2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · WG17 DWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean pass in August 2025 at 42,092 miles. This represents an improving trend in maintenance after a period of significant neglect in late 2024. While the vehicle failed its August 2024 test with multiple critical safety defects, the subsequent passing tests showed no recorded defects, indicating that the owner addressed the urgent mechanical failures to bring the car back to standard. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 42,092 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. However, the data shows a sharp spike in usage between August 2023 and August 2024, where the car covered over 5,700 miles in a single year, followed by another 11,400 miles in the following period. This low-mileage profile often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the cracking and perishing tyres noted in August 2023. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking. The 2024 failure highlighted an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, and while this was rectified, the buyer should check the remaining ball joints and bushes for play or tearing. Additionally, the front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin across three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2024), suggesting a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive servicing. Given the history of tyres with exposed cords and perishing, the age and condition of the current rubber must be verified for dry rot cracks on the sidewalls. The low mileage does not exempt these components from failing before the tread depth limit. The lack of recorded structural corrosion in the most recent records suggests the chassis integrity remains sound, but the recurring issues with wear items indicate the vehicle requires consistent monitoring to prevent future safety failures.