2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · PX67 XSH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred consumable component replacement. The most recent test in August 2025 at 89,510 miles identified multiple critical wear points across the braking system, including thin front pads and an offside rear pad sitting at the absolute legal limit with only 2-3mm remaining. While the vehicle passed, the accumulation of worn and pitted discs over several years suggests the owner is only addressing faults at the point of failure rather than following a preventative service schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between the May 2022 test at 67,525 miles and the August 2024 test at 82,474 miles, the car covered 15,000 miles, indicating steady annual use. However, the failure in August 2024 reveals a lapse in basic oversight, as the nearside front tyre had a deep cut reaching the cords and was worn to the legal limit, suggesting that routine safety checks were neglected between annual inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking assembly and suspension geometry. The recurring reports of worn and pitted brake discs from 2023 through 2025 indicate that the rotors are nearing the end of their functional life. The uneven wear noted on the tyres in 2023 and 2024 points toward potential alignment issues or worn bushings, necessitating an inspection of the control arms and suspension mounts to ensure no further mechanical damage has resulted from premature tyre degradation.