Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L20 GLAMOT history
L20 GLA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,129 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 145,129 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,833 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 GLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 GLA was last recorded at 145,129 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,129 miles · 17 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,833 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,129 miles
- 2025 – 129,455 miles
- 2024 – 115,061 miles
- 2023 – 102,101 miles
- 2022 – 88,252 miles
- 2021 – 79,517 miles
- 2020 – 75,816 miles
- 2019 – 70,574 miles
- 2018 – 64,263 miles
- 2017 – 51,118 miles
- 2016 – 37,572 miles
- 2015 – 23,284 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,129 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,129 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 145,129 miles
- Test number
- 589405437106
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail145,129 miles (+15,674)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,129 miles
- Test number
- 809662824971
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,455 miles1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 129,455 miles
- Test number
- 819536064088
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail129,455 miles (+14,394)3 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,455 miles
- Test number
- 388633091452
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,061 miles (+12,960)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 115,061 miles
- Test number
- 374293787648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,101 miles (+13,849)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 102,101 miles
- Test number
- 878977966353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,252 miles (+313)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2023
- Odometer
- 88,252 miles
- Test number
- 911810875808
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail87,939 miles (+8,422)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,939 miles
- Test number
- 228053850344
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass79,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 79,517 miles
- Test number
- 163946133811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,516 miles (+3,700)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,516 miles
- Test number
- 247459934995
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass75,816 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 75,816 miles
- Test number
- 896184711111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Offside front road wheel damged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail75,816 miles (+5,242)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,816 miles
- Test number
- 731483365138
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Offside front road wheel damged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,574 miles (+6,311)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2020
- Odometer
- 70,574 miles
- Test number
- 297262613745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,263 miles (+2,731)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 64,263 miles
- Test number
- 474003049179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,532 miles (+10,414)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 61,532 miles
- Test number
- 195323522446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,118 miles (+13,546)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 51,118 miles
- Test number
- 672715593276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,572 miles (+14,288)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 37,572 miles
- Test number
- 757194755303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 23,284 miles
- Test number
- 219910025087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 GLA
- Does L20 GLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 GLA is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 GLA?
- The MOT on L20 GLA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 GLA done?
- L20 GLA was recorded at 145,129 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 10,833 miles a year.
- Has L20 GLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 GLA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L20 GLA 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 L20 GLA find?
- L20 GLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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