2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · F2 AKT

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-01 recorded a pass with minor issues: a small stone chip on the front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i)) and a slightly deteriorated bonnet primary retaining device (3.1 (c)). These were also noted in the prior MOT on 2025-06-30, which resulted in a fail due to insufficient windscreen washer fluid (3.5 (a)). The proximity of these two tests—just one day apart—suggests the vehicle may have been driven very little between them, or there was an error in mileage recording. The 2025-06-30 MOT showed 118,101 miles, while the 2025-07-01 test recorded 118,104 miles, a 3-mile increase over 24 hours, which is implausible. This inconsistency raises questions about the accuracy of the mileage data. The vehicle’s MOT history shows no major defects in 2024 and 2023, but a 2022 MOT listed an unusually high mileage of 180,835 miles, far exceeding the current 118,104 miles. This discrepancy could indicate odometer tampering, a data entry error, or the vehicle being driven extensively before 2022. If genuine, the 2022 mileage would suggest heavy use, potentially accelerating wear on components like the drivetrain or suspension. However, the lack of subsequent issues in later MOTs (2023–2025) implies these concerns may not have persisted. The recurring issues —a small windscreen chip and a deteriorated bonnet catch—appear to be non-critical but highlight a pattern of minor, ongoing wear.