2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.0L Petrol · WL65 FFO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding front suspension components. While it passed its latest test in May 2026 at 70,058 miles, the tester identified severe deterioration of the nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage and noted persistent play in both front suspension arm ball joints. This follows a recurring pattern of suspension wear noted over the previous two years, indicating that the front end assembly is reaching the end of its service life despite multiple passes. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 43,407 miles in May 2023 to 70,058 miles in May 2026. This low annual usage suggests the car has been used for short trips, but the lack of high mileage may have contributed to the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the repeated perishing and cracking of the tyres noted during the 2024 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the flagged ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages have been replaced rather than merely adjusted. The history also shows a lack of proactive brake maintenance, with offside rear inner pads being flagged as dangerously thin in 2025 and rear discs noted as worn shortly after. Given the fractured offside rear upper coil spring from early 2025, the entire suspension geometry should be checked for signs of fatigue or corrosion to ensure no further structural failures are imminent.