2013 Mercedes-Benz A 200 1.6L Petrol · XJ04 SAR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having achieved a clean pass in its most recent January 2026 test at 121,399 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable and improving following a period of intermittent failures. While the car failed tests in both 2024 and 2025, the subsequent passes without any recorded defects indicate that the current owner is proactive in addressing mechanical or safety issues to ensure the vehicle meets minimum legal standards. At 13 years old, the recorded 121,399 miles average to approximately 9,338 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for this vehicle class. The mileage data shows consistent activity, with roughly 7,500 miles covered between the April 2024 and April 2025 tests, and another 5,000 miles logged between May 2025 and January 2026. This regular usage pattern suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seals drying and rubber components degrading. A buyer should focus inspection on the specific causes of the failures in April 2024 and April 2025, as the records do not specify the reasons for these rejections. Given that these failures occurred just days before a successful pass, they likely involved easily rectified consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor brake adjustments. Despite the age and mileage, a thorough physical check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and structural integrity of the chassis is essential to ensure no hidden corrosion or excessive wear is developing that has not yet triggered an advisory.