2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · NP02 AGE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on January 2026 at 80,933 miles which passed with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears consistent following a brief mechanical setback in early 2025. The transition from a failure in February 2025 to a clean pass in the subsequent test suggests that the previous owner addressed identified issues promptly and maintained the vehicle to a standard-worthy level thereafter. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for this age, averaging approximately 8,100 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between February 2024 and February 2025, where the car covered over 17,000 miles in twelve months, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 19,000 miles in the final eleven months leading up to the January 2026 test. This suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary, which is generally beneficial for seals and brake components to prevent the internal corrosion often associated with long periods of inactivity. While the recent history is clean, a buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the suspension components and braking system. Given the mileage and the age of the GLA, checking for wear on control arm bushes and coil springs is advisable, as these are common points of failure on this platform. The failure in February 2025 at 61,838 miles indicates a specific defect was present, so the buyer should verify the current state of brake discs for uneven wear or binding calipers to ensure the repairs made were effective and that no new mechanical issues have emerged.