2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · J99 BAE

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA passed its most recent MOT on 17 March 2026 at 104,699 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status. The maintenance trend across the five-year record is stable, with every annual test from March 2023 through March 2026 returning a pass and no advisories logged at any stage. The only anomaly is a failed test on 16 March 2026 at 104,688 miles with no defects recorded, immediately followed by a pass one day later, which suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage progression shows consistent annual use. The car recorded 61,361 miles in March 2023, 73,588 in March 2024, 89,276 in March 2025, and 104,699 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 12,000 to 15,000 miles per year, aligning with the expected average for a nine-year-old vehicle and reflecting steady private or light commercial use rather than prolonged standing. The record is sparse in faults but clean, showing no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust, or structural corrosion across the timeline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of consumable items not captured by a fault-free MOT. At 104,699 miles the front brake discs and pads, rear coil springs, and suspension arm bushes will be approaching expected replacement intervals even though the tester raised no advisories. The same applies to tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, which can degrade below legal limits between tests without triggering a prior flag. The next owner should also verify the 16 March 2026 failure reason via the full DVSA certificate, since a no-defect fail is unusual and may point to a documentation error or omitted minor item. Beyond that, the GLA presents as a low-risk used purchase from a mechanical history standpoint, with no recurring defects or structural concerns evidenced in the official record.