2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 1.6L Petrol · RO51 BLU

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 34,440 miles flagged thinning wear on both front brake pads and perishing on the rear tyres. While the vehicle passed, the recurrence of these issues suggests that components are only being addressed once they approach legal or safety thresholds rather than being replaced during scheduled service intervals. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. Between December 2021 and December 2025, the car covered only 25,513 miles, indicating infrequent long-distance use. However, this low usage explains the specific degradation observed in the MOT records. The cracking and perishing noted in 2023 and 2025 on the rear tyres are classic symptoms of rubber rot due to age and stationary periods rather than mileage-related tread wear. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of all tyres for sidewall cracking, as the records from the last two tests indicate the rubber is failing despite having low tread depth. The nearsside front tyre noted in December 2024 as worn to the edge at 2mm suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require verification. Furthermore, since the front brake pads were flagged as thin in the latest test, an immediate check of the brake discs is necessary to ensure they are not scored or excessively thinned.