2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · VO66 VJD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test on 30 October 2025 at 66,169 miles passed without defects, it followed a failure just one day prior. That failure revealed a critical offside front tyre below legal limits, a deteriorated rear registration plate, and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical and safety issues once they result in an immediate MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 57,919 miles and the November 2024 test at 62,261 miles, the car covered roughly 4,300 miles. This low annual usage explains the relatively low wear on drivetrain components, but it can also lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts due to perish use, which is seen in the suspension records. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The November 2024 failure flagged severely deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers on both the nearside and offside front, which often leads to premature play in the joints if not replaced promptly. Additionally, the rear brakes showed a recurring issue, being noted as wearing thin in 2023 and failing for being under 1.5mm in 2024. The buyer must verify that the rear pads have been properly replaced and that the calipers are not binding or leaking fluid. The tyre pressure monitoring system also requires verification as it was flagged as inoperative in October 2025. Since the vehicle passed the subsequent retest, the fault may have been cleared or the sensor replaced, but the front windscreen wiper, which failed in 2024, should be checked for streaking to ensure adequate visibility. While the structural integrity appears clean from these records, the recurring failure on minor consumable items suggests the vehicle is maintained to the minimum level required to remain legal.