2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · SL64 JOU

This A-Class presents a largely stable MOT profile across its recorded testing history, with seven consecutive passes from 2018 through 2025 and no failures logged at any point. The most recent examination on 30 December 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, which continues an improving trend following minor tyre-related notes in earlier years. That said, the advisory record is not entirely empty. The 2022 test noted both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, while the 2024 test recorded perishing on both rear tyres. These items did not escalate into failures but they do indicate that tyre condition has been a recurring area of attention over the car's life, and prospective buyers should not assume the present rubber is fit for more than a short service interval. Overall, the test history is unremarkable in a positive sense, with no structural, brake, suspension, or exhaust advisories appearing across eight years of recorded testing. The recorded mileage of 126,764 miles across roughly twelve years of age equates to an annual accumulation of around 10,564 miles, which sits squarely within the expected range for a vehicle of this vintage and class. There are no gaps in the MOT testing record, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent rather than erratic, suggesting regular use rather than long periods of storage or sudden bursts of high-mileage driving. At this odometer reading, mechanical wear on consumable items such as brake discs, pads, clutch components (if manual), and suspension bushes is to be expected, even though the MOT record does not flag any of these as defective. The steady usage pattern means the engine and drivetrain are unlikely to have suffered the particular risks associated with extended standing, though it does place the vehicle in the bracket where age-related wear on rubber components, flexible couplings, and exhaust mountings becomes increasingly relevant. Given the advisories logged on both front and rear tyres in recent years, a physical inspection of the current set should be a priority, paying close attention to tread depth across the full width of each tyre, uneven shoulder wear that might point to suspension geometry issues, sidewall cracking, and any bulges or impact damage. Because the car has covered substantial mileage, a test drive should include firm braking from around 40 mph to check for pedal pulsation or pulling that could indicate warped front discs, and slow-speed cornering over uneven surfaces to listen for clonks or knocks from worn front suspension components such as wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, or top mounts. Steering should be checked for any notchiness or excess play at the straight-ahead position, which on a high-mileage A-Class can indicate wear in the rack or column bushes. The A-Class platform of this generation is also known for coil spring fracture, particularly at the front, and while no advisory has been recorded the buyer should still visually inspect the springs for any signs of cracking or sagging and listen for a distinct rattle over speed humps. Exhaust hangers and the rear flex section are common weak points at this mileage, so a check underneath for blowing sounds under load or visible corrosion around joints is worthwhile. Finally, although no advisories have appeared for fluid leaks or engine condition in the MOT record, an inspection for oil seepage around the cam cover, oil filter housing, and from the gearbox should be carried out, and the coolant level and condition verified, as these are areas where MOT testing would not necessarily detect early-stage deterioration before it becomes a more serious issue.