2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · OO05 ACG

The Mercedes-Benz GLA remains roadworthy following the 22 October 2025 MOT test at 86,525 miles where the examiner logged no defects. Its maintenance trajectory is stable. The sole blemish is a failure recorded on 30 September 2024 at 75,428 miles with no defects cited, reversed by a pass on 2 October 2024 at the same mileage. That anomaly suggests administrative quirk rather than mechanical decline. Mileage accumulation tracks the norm for an eight-year-old hatchback. The 11 November 2022 test at 49,087 miles preceded the 1 November 2023 reading of 62,566 miles, a 13,479 mile year. The car then covered 12,862 miles to the October 2024 tests and 11,097 miles to the October 2025 pass. Such consistent annual use around ten to thirteen thousand miles shows no hidden lay-up or aggressive commercial duty. The MOT history is brief but free of advisories. A clean record does not exempt the buyer from hands-on checks. At 86,525 miles the front lower suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links and brake disc friction faces will be nearing wear limits typical for this model. The tester flagged no corrosion, yet the buyer should lift the car to examine sills, subframe and rear coil springs for structural rust given seasonal salt. Tyre tread and wiper condition should be confirmed despite absence of advisories. The unexplained September 2024 failure with no defects demands scrutiny of the physical DVSA paperwork or online entry to confirm the test was not a duplicate or mislog. Prior owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current, as evidenced by uninterrupted passes and sensible mileage. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist remains the safest route to confirm unseen electrical or drivetrain condition.