2014 Mercedes-Benz A180 SE ECO CDI 1.5L Diesel · YE14 ACO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in its most recent test in February 2026 at 148,858 miles. Following a failure in late 2023, the car has undergone two consecutive inspections without any recorded defects or advisories. This suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing issues as they arise, maintaining the vehicle in a condition that meets minimum safety standards even as it nears higher mileage thresholds. The mileage pattern indicates a significant acceleration in usage over the vehicle's later life. Between November 2016 and December 2020, the vehicle covered approximately 29,000 miles, reflecting relatively low annual use. However, from December 2020 to February 2026, the car clocked 90,832 miles in just over five years, which equates to an average of over 18,000 miles annually. This high-intensity usage places increased strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system compared to a lower-mileage example of this age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to wear given the high-mileage history. The 2019 record highlighted thin front brake pads, worn discs, and multiple tyre issues, indicating a history of deferred consumable maintenance that requires careful verification against the current state of the braking system. The 2018 failure regarding the supplementary restraint system warning lamp necessitates a functional check of the airbags and seat belts to ensure the fault does not recur. While there are no recent advisories for corrosion or suspension fatigue, the buyer should still look for signs of bushing wear in the wish arms or oil leaks from the undercarriage, which are common for high-mileage diesel Mercedes models of this era.