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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L23 BEEMOT history

L23 BEE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 3 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 81,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,008 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BEE was last recorded at 81,008 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 8,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,074 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,934 miles
Average per year
6,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,008 miles
  • 2025 – 72,074 miles
  • 2024 – 62,489 miles
  • 2023 – 54,684 miles
  • 2022 – 47,013 miles
  • 2021 – 41,674 miles
  • 2020 – 39,312 miles
  • 2019 – 35,726 miles
  • 2018 – 29,682 miles
  • 2017 – 23,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,008 miles
  • 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))
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,008 miles (+8,934)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,008 miles
    Test number
    473858815876
    • 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))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass72,074 miles (+9,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    304046113330
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass62,489 miles (+7,805)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,489 miles
    Test number
    514210350931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,684 miles
    Test number
    505911910007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail54,684 miles (+7,671)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,684 miles
    Test number
    678977220608
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass47,013 miles (+5,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,013 miles
    Test number
    151874684493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass41,674 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,674 miles
    Test number
    544388834939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,312 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,312 miles
    Test number
    756126946347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,726 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    443291735002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,682 miles (+6,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,682 miles
    Test number
    554183138585
    • 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))
  11. Pass23,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,016 miles
    Test number
    556147132868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BEE

Does L23 BEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BEE is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BEE?
The MOT on L23 BEE is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BEE done?
L23 BEE was recorded at 81,008 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,470 miles a year.
Has L23 BEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BEE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 BEE 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 L23 BEE find?
L23 BEE passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear windscreen wiper blade defective, and 1 more.

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