2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · KP18 AEF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of consistent maintenance. The most recent inspection conducted on June 1 2023 at 34,604 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that all mechanical and safety components met minimum standards at that time. This follows a brief failure in late May 2022 which appears to have been successfully rectified given the immediate passing retest just one day later. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per annum. Between June 2022 and June 2023, the car covered 3,026 miles, moving from 31,578 to 34,604 miles. While this low usage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as suspension bushes and tyres, as well as brake caliper seizing. A buyer should verify the specific items that caused the May 2022 failure, as the provided record does not detail the exact defect. Given the low annual mileage, a physical inspection should focus on checking for flat-spotting on tyres, corrosion on brake discs due to lack of use, and the condition of the fluids. Since the last MOT was recorded over three years ago, the current roadworthiness status is overdue and requires an immediate test before any purchase.