2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · AB09 ACB

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 60,905 miles passed, it carried advisories for perishing and cracking on both rear tyres and the nearside front tyre. This follows a pattern established over the last three years where the owner has only addressed tyre-related defects once they reached a point of failure or significant advisory during inspection. The mileage profile is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between the June 2023 test at 42,111 miles and the May 2026 test at 60,905 miles, the car covered 18,794 miles. This low annual usage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it explains the recurring issues with rubber components. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from tyres age and dry out over time regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all tyres, as the repeated reports of cracking and perishing from 2023 through 2026 suggest the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life. The 2024 failure regarding the offside front tyre being worn on the edge indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that requires investigation. Additionally, the 2023 advisory for thin nearside rear brake pads necessitates a check of the current pad thickness to ensure they were actually replaced and are not currently scoring the rotors.