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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass86,751 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. Pass86,751 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    351381212899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. Pass77,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,757 miles
    Test number
    111122375463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass72,258 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,258 miles
    Test number
    465290689111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass32,387 miles (+11,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    643705312292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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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