2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Petrol · MF09 OTD

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of passes over the last six years. The most recent inspection conducted in January 2024 at 100,113 miles returned with no defects or advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend. This lack of recorded failures suggests the previous owners have proactively addressed mechanical and safety concerns before they reached a point of failure during the DVSA testing process. The mileage profile is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per annum. Data shows a period of relative inactivity between October 2020 and February 2023, where the car covered only 2,385 miles over sixteen months. However, the interval from 2018 to 2020 shows a more consistent pattern of roughly 6,000 miles per year. The short gap between the February 2023 and January 2024 tests indicates a return to regular use, as evidenced by the mileage climb from 99,427 miles to 100,113 miles. While the MOT record is clean, the low mileage and age of this Mercedes-Benz require a specific physical inspection of age-related degradation. A buyer should examine the rubber components, such as suspension bushes and engine mounts, which can perish and crack when a vehicle sits regardless of distance driven. The chassis should be checked for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as these are common failure points for this generation. Given the periods of standing, testing the brake system for seized calipers or corroded lines is essential to ensure the system has not suffered from lack of use.