2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · KE64 AEZ

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend characterized by an increase in advisory items and failures during recent testing. While the car maintained a clean record between 2019 and 2023, the most recent tests in late 2024 and late 2025 show a decline in upkeep. The December 2025 test at 106,198 miles required several repairs following a failure, specifically addressing headlamp issues, a defective windscreen wiper, and tyre wear. The presence of advisories for worn rear brake discs and an offside front tyre near the legal limit suggests that consumable maintenance is becoming more reactive rather than proactive. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 106,198 miles, averaging roughly 9,654 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 24,364 miles in January 2018 to 106,198 miles in December 2025. A notable jump occurred between the November 2022 test at 74,475 miles and the November 2023 test at 92,295 miles, representing nearly 18,000 miles in a single year. This period of higher usage aligns with the subsequent emergence of more frequent mechanical advisories. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and tyre condition. The December 2025 advisory regarding worn rear brake discs indicates these components are approaching the end of their service life. The history also shows a recurring pattern of tyre issues, ranging from cracking and perishing in 2020 and 2021 to edge wear and legal limit concerns in 2025. This suggests the vehicle may benefit from a wheel alignment check to prevent premature tyre degradation. The November 2024 failure involving an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light and a TPS light warrants specific investigation. Any electronic faults or sensor issues flagged in that test should be verified as fully resolved through diagnostic scans. While no structural corrosion or suspension failures were recorded, the recent shift from a clean history to multiple failures and advisories indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase of more intensive component replacement.