2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.0L Petrol · Y4 AGF

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, evidenced by a clean MOT pass in March 2026 at 188,815 miles where no defects were recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, with the owner addressing faults as they arise rather than performing preventative replacements. While the 2025 test flagged a deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, the subsequent clean record suggests this component was rectified before the latest inspection. The mileage profile is significantly high for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 17,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent, heavy usage, with a notable jump of 24,680 miles recorded between April 2019 and April 2020, and another 17,129 miles the following year. This high mileage puts accelerated strain on drivetrain components, suspension, and braking systems. The regularity of the testing suggests the car is likely used for long motorway commutes, which often results in less structural wear compared to intensive city driving. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system due to recurring issues with wear components. The 2021 test identified thin nearside rear brake pads and worn front tyres, while the 2019 record noted pitted and scored front discs. Given the high mileage, the buyer must check for uneven brake wear, binding calipers, and signs of perished rubber bushes or ball joints. The history of repeated windscreen damage between 2020 and 2024 indicates a pattern of deferred minor repairs, so the current glass should be checked for new chips or cracks that may have developed since the March test. Because the vehicle is approaching nearly 200,000 miles, the structural integrity and underbody should be examined for any signs of fatigue-related corrosion or fluid leaks that may not have triggered a standard MOT failure.