2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · AK07 OVA

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 February 2026 at 77,012 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 12 February 2025 at 71,487 miles. The only blemish in the record is a failed test on 11 February 2025 at 71,482 miles, which the DVSA log shows with no defects recorded; the vehicle passed the next day after what appears to be a clerical or retest correction rather than a mechanical repair. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear across the five-year span. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,557 miles, typical for a nine-year-old vehicle of this class. The records show steady accumulation: 62,175 miles in September 2023, 68,569 by September 2024, then 71,482 in February 2025. The jump from the September 2024 test to the February 2025 tests covers only 2,913 miles in five months, indicating light winter use. The sparse, clean history with no flagged wear items suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the suspension arms, coil springs, and subframe for early corrosion given the vehicle's age and Mercedes' known susceptibility to undertray rust. The brake calipers and discs warrant a physical check for binding or lip wear despite the absence of test advisories. The unexplained fail on 11 February 2025 should be verified with the selling garage to confirm it was administrative and not a suppressed fault. Given the clean trajectory and ordinary mileage, this GLA shows no evidence of deferred maintenance or recurring mechanical risk. The record implies a careful owner who tested the car yearly and addressed issues promptly. Pre-purchase checks should focus on age-related perishables rather than any flagged defect history.