2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · V50 JAC

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 October 2025 at 70,269 miles. The sole advisory recorded during that most recent test was an Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edge, indicating a minor consumable wear issue rather than a structural or mechanical defect. Comparing this to the 2023 test at 35,016 miles, which flagged two tyre cuts and a slightly distorted Nearside Front road wheel, the record shows a resolving pattern. The wheel distortion and previous tyre damage have not recurred, and the 2024 test at 52,305 miles passed entirely clean with zero defects, suggesting the previous owner addressed those earlier faults promptly. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 11,712 miles per year, which is typical for a six-year-old A-Class. The record shows a notable jump of 17,289 miles between October 2024 and October 2025, compared to the 17,289 miles covered in the preceding twelve-month period from October 2023 to October 2024. This consistent annual rate indicates sustained regular use rather than long periods of standing, which reduces concerns about deterioration from prolonged inactivity such as flat-spotted tyres or seized brakes. The MOT history itself is sparse but clean, with no recorded failures across any of the three entries. A buyer inspecting this car in person should pay close attention to the condition of the front suspension and wheel alignment. The edge wear pattern on the Offside Front tyre flagged in the October 2025 test points to a possible toe misalignment issue, which can stem from worn suspension bushes or a tracking deviation. The previously distorted Nearside Front road wheel from 2023 warrants a check for any residual buckling or cracking, particularly around the rim lip. Brake components should also be examined given the sustained mileage accumulation, with particular focus on rear caliper operation and disc condition, as binding or uneven wear often emerges on urban-driven hatchbacks of this age. Underbody corrosion and exhaust system integrity should be verified beneath the vehicle, especially around mounting points and flexi-joints, as these are common deterioration points on higher-mileage Mercedes-Benz A-Class models.