2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · BF18 KVV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a lapse in preventative maintenance following several years of clean records. In the June 2025 test at 41,587 miles, the car failed the MOT due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring and a perished offside rear tyre. While it passed the retest just four miles later at 41,591 miles, the transition from clean reports to mechanical failure suggests that components are addressed reactively rather than proactively. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. Data shows a steady usage pattern between 2022 and 2025, with the mileage increasing from 16,598 to 41,591 miles over three years. The 11,656 miles covered between July 2024 and June 2025 confirms this trend, though low annual use often leads to degradation of rubber-based components, which likely explains the cracking and perishing noted on the rear tyre during the most recent failure. A buyer should physically inspect the rear suspension to ensure the replacement coil spring was fitted correctly and that no other components show signs of fatigue. Given the fractured spring discovery, a thorough check of the shock absorbers and control arm bushings is necessary. Because the vehicle sits for long periods between miles, the buyer should examine the brake discs for surface corrosion or seized caliper pistons, as these are common issues on low-mileage Mercedes vehicles that do not always trigger an MOT failure until they become severe.