2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1L Diesel · S300 ABB

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 27 November 2025 at 69,185 miles, but the tester recorded that both nearside and offside front tyres were worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). The preceding tests show a clear worsening of tyre condition: rear tyres were already cracked in November 2024, a front inner tyre showed ply exposure in the same month, and earlier rear‑outer tyres were damaged in November 2023. Brake‑disc concerns appeared only once in November 2023, when the rear inner discs were seriously weakened, but no repeat of that fault has been noted since. Overall the maintenance trend is deteriorating, centred on tyre health, while brake and structural issues appear resolved. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 8,600 miles per year, matching the typical usage pattern for an eight‑year‑old car. The MOT record is complete from 2020 through to the latest test in November 2025, with annual intervals until the final entry. The gap from that test to the current date of 28 July 2026 is about eight months, meaning the next MOT is imminent and the vehicle has not been without a valid certificate for long. A buyer should inspect the tyres for uneven wear, edge wear, cracking, ply exposure and any bulges, and check that pressures are correct. The rear brake discs flagged in November 2023 require a hands‑on check for warping, thinning or corrosion, and the associated calipers should be examined for binding. The history notes engine and under‑tray covers that limited full inspection; ensure those are removed or at least inspected for corrosion and secure fitting. Finally, a visual survey of the chassis, suspension bushes and exhaust mounts is essential to confirm no rust or structural degradation has developed over the mileage.