2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · PO11 ANE

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class holds a roadworthy status with a stable, fault-free maintenance trend. In the September 2025 test at 93,611 miles the DVSA examiner passed the vehicle with no defects recorded. Five consecutive annual examinations from September 2021 to September 2025 show zero failures and zero advisories. The mileage accumulation matches typical use for a twelve-year-old car. The test in September 2021 captured 68,958 miles. By September 2022 the figure reached 74,637 miles. August 2023 showed 79,086 miles, August 2024 recorded 86,710 miles, and September 2025 closed at 93,611 miles. These yearly increments of 4,400 to 7,600 miles reflect light private use with no dormant gaps or rapid accumulation. The clean record remains sparse but consistent. Previous owners presented the car to meet statutory checks without triggering notes on suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, brake discs, corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. The tester flagged nothing across the period. Such an unbroken clean sheet implies routine servicing kept consumable wear within limits and basic upkeep was not skipped. A buyer should still inspect structural rust on sills and subframes, assess suspension arm bushes for incipient cracking, and measure brake disc thickness in person. The MOT pass confirms legal minimums only. Verify tyre sidewall condition and check drivetrain seals for fluid leaks beyond the test scope. No documented mechanical risks exist, yet latent wear demands hands-on evaluation.