2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Sport Executive Auto 1.3L Petrol · KU71 LJL

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 20 August 2025, recording 71,178 miles with zero defects or advisories. This is a significant improvement over the September 2024 test, where multiple tyre wear issues and a puncture were flagged. The maintenance trend is clearly improving, suggesting the previous owner addressed the tyre defects promptly after the September 2024 advisory. The February 2025 test at 71,169 miles also passed cleanly, confirming the issues were resolved and no new mechanical or structural faults have emerged since. Overall, the record indicates a well-maintained vehicle in sound roadworthiness condition. The mileage pattern warrants closer scrutiny. Between the September 2024 test at 62,267 miles and the February 2025 test at 71,169 miles, the vehicle covered 8,902 miles in roughly five months. That is an unusually rapid accumulation, far exceeding the annualised average of approximately 14,236 miles per year. This suggests intensive use during that period, possibly long-distance motorway commuting or business travel, which places additional stress on consumable components, the drivetrain, and suspension. The negligible mileage change between February and August 2025, just 9 miles over six months, indicates the vehicle has since been largely stationary or used very sparingly. A buyer should verify whether this reflects a change in ownership, a period of non-use, or a potential odometer discrepancy. The September 2024 test flagged all four tyres for wear close to the legal limit, with inner edge wear on the rears and a nail puncture in the offside rear. Inner edge wear on rear tyres typically points to misaligned tracking or worn suspension bushes and tracking geometry, rather than simple neglect. Although the tyres were replaced before the February 2025 test, the underlying cause of the uneven wear pattern was not explicitly addressed in the record. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension for worn bushes, check tracking alignment, and examine the condition of the current tyres for any recurrence of inner edge wear. The puncture repair on the offside rear should also be confirmed as a professional mushroom plug repair rather than a temporary solution. Beyond the tyre-related items, the absence of any advisories or defects in the two most recent tests is reassuring. No braking, suspension, exhaust, or structural corrosion issues have been flagged. Given the high mileage and the period of intensive use, a buyer should still inspect the brake discs and pads for wear, check the condition of coil springs and dampers, and verify the exhaust system for any signs of corrosion or leaks. The vehicle has been standing for much of the past year, so fluid levels, battery health, and tyre condition due to potential flat-spotting or perishing should be checked before purchase.