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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L23 ECYMOT history

L23 ECY is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 13 Nov 2015. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 48,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

L23 ECY grey Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
48,917 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ECY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ECY was last recorded at 48,917 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2022: 41,407 miles, lower than 378,563 miles on 20 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,911 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,917 miles
  • 2024 – 46,933 miles
  • 2023 – 44,395 miles
  • 2022 – 41,407 miles
  • 2021 – 378,563 miles
  • 2020 – 34,393 miles
  • 2019 – 26,766 miles
  • 2018 – 23,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,917 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,917 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    460944736016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,911 miles (+1,978)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,911 miles
    Test number
    283645989589
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

  3. Pass46,933 miles (+2,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,933 miles
    Test number
    988077643729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass44,395 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,395 miles
    Test number
    186842577402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail44,394 miles (+2,987)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,394 miles
    Test number
    572841232417
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,407 miles (-337,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,407 miles
    Test number
    472319856089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass378,563 miles (+344,170)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    378,563 miles
    Test number
    681654230665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,393 miles (+7,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,393 miles
    Test number
    276851493694
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass26,766 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    181725035136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    242577553794
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing

Questions about L23 ECY

Does L23 ECY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 ECY expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 ECY?
The MOT on L23 ECY expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 ECY done?
L23 ECY was recorded at 48,917 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 3,737 miles a year.
Has L23 ECY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ECY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 ECY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 ECY find?
L23 ECY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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