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Are the first things to check. And while the mixer's off the wall flush the supply pipes.

Site cred is very much a thing, particularly when new. It's a very different equation buying tools from a newly qualifide's PAYE wages to the turnover of a self-employed guy 20 or 40years down the line. Nevertheless I propose the following rigid demarcation ; Plumbers...

Do you hear water flow when you open the square-shanked valve?

All excellent options. Down to taste, really, and how the tool moulds to your hand . Yes, 180mm for those sizes.

This sort of thing* can be used where a wallplate elbow is set back too far behind the finished surface. Available in different lengths and may be cut to suit. * I call it a 1/2" extension piece, but terminology varies

Then replace whole immersion with a different make, I suggest Backer. Seem to remember others reporting quality issues with Tesla.

That's good for the element itself; do you also have continuity through the removed thermostat terminals and no reading between thermostat terminals and brass body?

O.P. your installation is no less safe today than it was when newly installed. No service engineer has found otherwise when carrying out the mandatory safety checks that are a part of every service. All agree that it is "Not to Current Standards" Details of NCS here...

With the power off and stat disconnected as in your photo, get a multimeter and test resistances L-N, L-E, E-N. Also; the photo seems to show water staining on the casing from above and above right of the 'mersion

Turn the boiler stat (a control for the user located at the bottom of of the boiler behind a flap) down a bit. No tools required. Post picture of boiler or boiler details if unsure how to access or identify.

You'll need to pump or syphon the cistern ("tank") empty before cutting into the pipework to replace the gate valve in order to have a manageable amount of water in the the pipework to contend with. Towels and bucket to the ready!

It's a feature. No-one else will mind.

I'm not. I'm viewing others peoples' posts.

Often pictures get posted on DIYnot in the wrong orientation, usually 90 degrees out. This annoys the f@@k out of me. I am unwilling to turn my monitor with its attached cables through 90° to accommodate. (I guess tablet or phone users may find this easier) 1) why does this happen? 2) any...

AFAIK all makes same on this.

That would be a good solution.

Having turned the power off..

Doh!

The Mira event XS is a power shower, not an electric shower. O.P. search "power showers" on e.g. the screwfix website. The most cost-effective solution is probably a "like for like" replacement.

The Honeywell Wiring Guide is widely available online for download: includes C-Plan (p10 or thereabouts)