2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · NU66 AEX

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA holds a current roadworthy status following a pass at the 10 September 2025 test with 49,142 miles recorded and no defects noted. Maintenance trend is stable across the five-year MOT span, with passes each September from 2022 to 2025 showing zero advisories. The same-day failure at 49,139 miles on 10 September 2025 listed no defects, pointing to an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault corrected before the subsequent pass. Mileage sits at 49,142 against a ten-year lifespan, averaging 4,914 miles annually. The sequence shows 28,069 miles at the 6 September 2022 test, 35,652 at 6 September 2023, 42,536 at 4 September 2024, and 49,142 at 10 September 2025. Such linear low use implies gentle yearly driving and possibly long stationary periods. Prior keepers met test deadlines without lapse, suggesting routine statutory care rather than high-demand operation. No recurrent suspension, brake, or structural issues appear in the official record, so the history itself reveals no worsening faults. Age and low mileage can still conceal degraded suspension bushes, perished seals, or tyre sidewall cracking from standing. A buyer should inspect brake discs for pitting, examine coil springs for snapping, and check underbody for corrosion unseen during tests. Verify the actual condition of consumables like wiper blades and tyres despite clean advisories.