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Used 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class for sale
Mercedes-Benz GLA Class 200 CDI STYLE 5DR
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€12,200
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 12 years old and 193,281 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the first-generation GLA (X156) launched in 2014 and shares many components with the A‑Class platform. Diesel manuals are efficient on long runs but the engines have DPF/EGR systems that can clog if the car has mainly short trips; manual-clutch wear (and possible dual-mass flywheel replacement) is a common expense. Parts and dealer servicing are straightforward to source in Ireland, but Mercedes parts and labour tend to be pricier than mainstream brands.
- Signs of poor DPF regeneration: excessive soot, frequent short-trip exhaust smell or warning lights
- EGR valve carbon buildup and turbo health — listen for whistle/lag and check for oil leaks at the turbo
- Clutch engagement and slipping; test for judder and check for dual-mass flywheel replacement history
- Underbody and wheel-arch corrosion, rear suspension bushes and lower door sills for rust
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.