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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L23 PALMOT history

L23 PAL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 8 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 34,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

L23 PAL black Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
34,792 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 PAL
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
8 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 PAL was last recorded at 34,792 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 1,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,228 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,564 miles
Average per year
3,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,792 miles
  • 2025 – 33,228 miles
  • 2024 – 31,803 miles
  • 2023 – 30,273 miles
  • 2022 – 28,393 miles
  • 2021 – 18,601 miles
  • 2019 – 7,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,792 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,792 miles (+1,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    612778779532
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass33,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,228 miles
    Test number
    299468372109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail33,228 miles (+1,425)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,228 miles
    Test number
    916508818873
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass31,803 miles (+1,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    31,803 miles
    Test number
    680495927323
    • 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))
  5. Pass30,273 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,273 miles
    Test number
    514668820925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,393 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    28,393 miles
    Test number
    405030308322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,560 miles
    Test number
    557271115743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Fail26,560 miles (+7,959)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,560 miles
    Test number
    498139231556
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass18,601 miles (+11,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    18,601 miles
    Test number
    815444045452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass7,542 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    7,542 miles
    Test number
    843563299438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass6,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    6,785 miles
    Test number
    801599841098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 PAL

Does L23 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 PAL is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 PAL?
The MOT on L23 PAL is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 PAL done?
L23 PAL was recorded at 34,792 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 3,840 miles a year.
Has L23 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 PAL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 PAL 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 PAL find?
L23 PAL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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