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Mercedes-Benz GLA

White · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

K8 MGLMOT history

K8 MGL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 14 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 85,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

K8 MGL white Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
85,240 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 MGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 MGL was last recorded at 85,240 miles on 7 May 2026, 10,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,223 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,017 miles
Average per year
8,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,240 miles
  • 2025 – 75,223 miles
  • 2024 – 62,556 miles
  • 2023 – 54,789 miles
  • 2022 – 48,006 miles
  • 2021 – 42,236 miles
  • 2020 – 37,788 miles
  • 2019 – 29,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,240 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    333741148611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,240 miles (+10,017)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    305670331813
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,223 miles (+12,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,223 miles
    Test number
    526244394508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass62,556 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    293087379437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,789 miles
    Test number
    128400865578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,789 miles (+6,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,789 miles
    Test number
    362825083944
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  7. Pass48,006 miles (+5,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,006 miles
    Test number
    767933655717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass42,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    540253017647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,236 miles (+4,448)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    543946686489
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass37,788 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,788 miles
    Test number
    995187655371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,740 miles
    Test number
    495561751456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 MGL

Does K8 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 MGL is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 MGL?
The MOT on K8 MGL is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 MGL done?
K8 MGL was recorded at 85,240 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 8,311 miles a year.
Has K8 MGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 MGL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 MGL 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 K8 MGL find?
K8 MGL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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