2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · SP63 RRO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical maintenance. While it passed the test on 20 January 2026 at 84,286 miles, this followed two failures within just five days that revealed significant neglect of critical components. The transition from a clean pass in January 2025 to multiple mechanical failures recently suggests that the owner is now only addressing faults when forced by a test failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between the 2025 test at 80,583 miles and the 2026 tests, the car covered 3,703 miles. This steady progression suggests regular use rather than long periods of storage. However, the low annual mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related degradation, as evidenced by the perishing rubber and structural tyre failures noted during the January 2025 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The tester flagged the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint as excessively worn in both the 15 January and 20 January 2026 tests, indicating a failure to rectify a steering geometry issue. Furthermore, the nearside front service brake showed excessive fluctuation, which typically points to thin or warped brake discs and a sticking caliper piston. The buyer should verify that these specific components were replaced with high-quality parts rather than merely adjusted or ignored. The tyre condition also requires close scrutiny. The 21 January 2025 failure showed evidence of structural bulges and perishing on the rear tyres, while the 2026 failure noted a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit with uneven wear. This uneven wear often indicates alignment issues or worn shock absorbers. Checking the remaining tyres for sidew cracking or damage is essential to ensure the previous neglect has not hidden underlying structural weaknesses.