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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L23 CACMOT history

L23 CAC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 45,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L23 CAC black Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
45,714 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CAC was last recorded at 45,714 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,962 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,752 miles
Average per year
5,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,714 miles
  • 2025 – 37,962 miles
  • 2024 – 34,168 miles
  • 2023 – 30,875 miles
  • 2022 – 27,011 miles
  • 2021 – 22,299 miles
  • 2020 – 14,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 20 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    446433592240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail45,712 miles (+7,750)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,712 miles
    Test number
    126645767831
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass37,962 miles (+3,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    140460143784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass34,168 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,168 miles
    Test number
    994149943389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,875 miles (+3,864)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    30,875 miles
    Test number
    752182244812
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass27,011 miles (+4,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    27,011 miles
    Test number
    214313648774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass22,299 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    22,299 miles
    Test number
    332118376701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    14,378 miles
    Test number
    793168219701
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Questions about L23 CAC

Does L23 CAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CAC is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CAC?
The MOT on L23 CAC is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CAC done?
L23 CAC was recorded at 45,714 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,229 miles a year.
Has L23 CAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CAC has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 CAC 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 CAC find?
L23 CAC passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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