2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 1.6L Petrol · DF68 AHZ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift toward deferred upkeep after several clean inspections. The most recent test on 26 June 2025 at 41,234 miles passed but introduced the first recorded advisories in several years. The tester flagged an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit and thin rear brake pads, indicating that while the vehicle is mechanically compliant, consumables are now reaching their replacement interval. The mileage pattern is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,154 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between the January 2022 test at 31,071 miles and the June 2023 test at 33,854 miles, where the car covered only 2,783 miles. Since then, usage has increased to roughly 7,400 miles annually. This low usage suggests light urban driving, which can sometimes lead to rubber component hardening or brake disc corrosion if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system to ensure the thin rear pads noted in 2025 have been replaced and that the discs have not become pitted or grooved. The edge wear reported on the offside rear tyre warrants a check of the wheel alignment and suspension geometry issues that could be causing uneven scrub. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection of the suspension bushings for cracks or perishation is advisable, as these components often age through time rather than through high mileage.