2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 1.6L Petrol · GL69 UFB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 at 69,339 miles resulted in a failure due to non-functional windscreen washers and a persistent tyre pressure monitoring system fault. While the vehicle passed immediately after these rectifications, the recurring nature of the TPMS lamp across multiple tests suggests the owner only addresses faults when forced by a failure rather than investigating underlying electronic issues. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 38,490 miles and December 2025 at 69,339 miles, the car covered 30,849 miles, indicating steady annual use. There are no significant gaps in testing that would suggest long periods of standing, which often degrades rubber seals and bushings. The consistent mileage profile implies that mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension remains within expected parameters for this age. A buyer must scrutinise the TPMS system specifically, as it has been flagged as malfunctioning since at least December 2024. The repeated advisories regarding cracking and perishing tyres in 2024 and 2025 indicate a history of neglecting tyre rubber condition until it reached inspection limits. An inspection should verify the current tyres for similar sidewall damage and ensure the windscreen washer pump is not intermittently blocked or failing again. Additionally, the previous use of child seats to obstruct seatbelt inspections suggests the buyer should check that all bolting mechanisms and anchors are fully functional and free of hidden wear.