2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · KM16 UAH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of escalating wear on mechanical components. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 83,966 miles passed, it revealed several significant defects that were not present in previous years. The sudden appearance of both nearside and offside front outer drive shaft CV boots, along with pitted and scored brake discs on all four wheels, suggests that while the car is kept legal, the replacement of preventative wear items has been deferred. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 44,558 miles and March 2026 at 83,966 miles, the car covered 39,408 miles, showing steady usage. This consistent interval explains the natural degradation of rubber components, such as the perishing rear tyres noted in 2023 and the deteriorating anti-roll bar linkage later, which tend to dry out and fail due to age rather than high mileage alone. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly for further signs of grease leakage resulting from the failing CV boots, as these can lead to catastrophic joint failure if ignored. The recurring history of windscreen damage across four consecutive years indicates a lack of proactive glass maintenance, so check if the current glass is nearing the end of its structural integrity. Given the pitting on the brake discs recorded in the March 2026 test, verify the thickness of the remaining pads and the condition of the calipers to ensure no binding has occurred beyond the surface corrosion..