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Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 2,987 cc

L21 JKAMOT history

L21 JKA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz GLS first used on 27 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 84,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,968 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 JKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 JKA was last recorded at 84,968 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 12,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,842 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,126 miles
Average per year
9,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,968 miles
  • 2025 – 72,842 miles
  • 2024 – 63,291 miles
  • 2023 – 55,838 miles
  • 2022 – 48,432 miles
  • 2021 – 39,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,968 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 24 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,968 miles (+12,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,968 miles
    Test number
    107036609305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass72,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,842 miles
    Test number
    354479127303
    • AdvisoryRear tyre wearing thin on the inner edge /cracking /both
  3. Fail72,842 miles (+9,551)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,842 miles
    Test number
    671857446002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre wearing thin on the inner edge /cracking /both
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
  4. Pass63,291 miles (+7,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    714066434490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front asymmetric tyre fitted the wrong way around
  5. Pass55,838 miles (+7,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,838 miles
    Test number
    380540975597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass48,432 miles (+8,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,432 miles
    Test number
    794628927815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass39,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,768 miles
    Test number
    644114827458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 JKA

Does L21 JKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 JKA is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 JKA?
The MOT on L21 JKA is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 JKA done?
L21 JKA was recorded at 84,968 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 9,036 miles a year.
Has L21 JKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 JKA has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 JKA 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 L21 JKA find?
L21 JKA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

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