
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc
J8 GFAMOT history
J8 GFA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 30 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 86,751 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 GFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- GLA
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Nov 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 GFA was last recorded at 86,751 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,281 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,470 miles
- Average per year
- 8,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,751 miles
- 2025 – 83,281 miles
- 2024 – 77,757 miles
- 2023 – 72,258 miles
- 2022 – 66,804 miles
- 2021 – 53,199 miles
- 2020 – 43,309 miles
- 2019 – 32,387 miles
- 2018 – 20,523 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 28 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,751 miles (+3,470)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 86,751 miles
- Test number
- 351381212899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,281 miles (+5,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 83,281 miles
- Test number
- 118718117517
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 77,757 miles
- Test number
- 111122375463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,757 miles (+5,499)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,757 miles
- Test number
- 865180647843
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass72,258 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 72,258 miles
- Test number
- 465290689111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,230 miles (+5,426)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,230 miles
- Test number
- 543282273183
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Pass66,804 miles (+13,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 66,804 miles
- Test number
- 506810664448
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass53,199 miles (+9,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 53,199 miles
- Test number
- 307122146235
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass43,309 miles (+10,922)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 43,309 miles
- Test number
- 315625303754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass32,387 miles (+11,864)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 32,387 miles
- Test number
- 643705312292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 20,523 miles
- Test number
- 581685661022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 GFA
- Does J8 GFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GFA is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 GFA?
- The MOT on J8 GFA is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 GFA done?
- J8 GFA was recorded at 86,751 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 8,793 miles a year.
- Has J8 GFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 GFA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on J8 GFA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on J8 GFA find?
- J8 GFA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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