2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · VK71 MXS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect operation to reactive servicing. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 27,759 miles, the car passed with only a minor defect regarding a front windscreen wiper blade. This represents an improvement over the November 2024 test, where multiple wear-related items were flagged that required attention to maintain compliance. The mileage profile is low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,552 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 6,897 miles between the November 2023 test at 13,801 miles and the November 2024 test at 20,698 miles. While the low mileage suggests less strain on the drivetrain, the appearance of wear advisories in 2024 indicates that components like tyres and tyres are reaching the end of their life cycles due to age rather than high mileage intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front braking system and tyre condition. The 2024 record noted worn front brake discs and thin pads, alongside both front tyres reaching the legal limit and showing uneven wear on the edges. This suggests a potential alignment issue or simply deferred maintenance that should be verified to ensure no suspension damage remains. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for flat spots on tyres or brake caliper corrosion, which often occur when vehicles sit for long periods between uses.