2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · DP02 ALL

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness evidenced by a consistently clean MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 22 January 2026 at 117,646 miles returned no defects or advisories, continuing a trend of perfect pass results over the last five years. This stability suggests the previous owners have proactively addressed mechanical requirements before they manifested as test failures, a rarity in high-mileage vehicles. The mileage profile indicates high-intensity usage patterns, having covered 117,646 miles over eight years. This averages to approximately 14,700 miles per annum, though usage accelerated significantly between January 2024 and January 2025, where the vehicle clocked 16,254 miles in a single twelve-month period. Since the test in January 2025, the car has covered another 24,776 miles in eighteen months. This rapid accumulation of mileage suggests the vehicle is used for long-distance motorway driving, which typically results in less stop-related wear on the drivetrain components. Despite the clean MOT records, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components susceptible to high-mileage fatigue. The tester should pay close attention to the suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints, which often degrade after the 100,000-mile mark. Given the high mileage, checking the condition of the brake discs and seeking signs of caliper wear is essential, as the MOT does not measure the thickness of these components unless a binding fault is present.