2014 Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI 1.5L Diesel · OV14 MWJ

The vehicle presents as a roadworthy example with a highly stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 29 January 2026 at 118,269 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This follows a period of consecutive clean passes in 2025, 2024, and 2023, indicating that the vehicle currently meets all regulatory standards without recurring failures. The single failure in April 2023 was an isolated incident, as the issue was rectified within two days for the subsequent test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old diesel vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between January 2024 and January 2025, where the car covered over 13,000 miles in thirteen months. However, the usage has returned to a more moderate pace, with 7,385 miles recorded over the last eighteen months. This steady mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle is used for regular commuting, which is generally beneficial for the diesel particulate filter and various components to prevent issues associated with long standing periods. While the MOT history is remarkably clean, a physical inspection should focus on high-mileage wear items that do not appear during annual testing. A buyer should examine the condition of the suspension bushes and control arms, as these often show fatigue after 100,000 miles. Given the age of the Mercedes, checking for surface corrosion on the exhaust system and the brake lines is also prudent to ensure structural integrity remains sound. The lack of recorded advisories suggests the brake discs are healthy, but ensure there is no significant thinning or uneven wear that the tester might have missed.