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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L23 SULMOT history

L23 SUL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 19 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 106,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L23 SUL grey Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,624 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SUL
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
19 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SUL was last recorded at 106,624 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 10,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,138 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,486 miles
Average per year
11,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,624 miles
  • 2024 – 96,138 miles
  • 2023 – 89,032 miles
  • 2022 – 83,291 miles
  • 2021 – 74,080 miles
  • 2020 – 60,825 miles
  • 2019 – 48,204 miles
  • 2018 – 18,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,624 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,624 miles (+10,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,624 miles
    Test number
    510124550025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass96,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,138 miles
    Test number
    569241128732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
  3. Fail96,138 miles (+7,106)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,138 miles
    Test number
    565707792103
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
  4. Pass89,032 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,032 miles
    Test number
    804961052171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,030 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,030 miles
    Test number
    944230899121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    379942350338
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage
  7. Fail83,291 miles (+9,211)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    334915809143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split in centre, smears screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage
  8. Pass74,080 miles (+13,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    428256067789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass60,825 miles (+12,621)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    675174946322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,204 miles (+30,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    839347233855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass18,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,106 miles
    Test number
    984276959812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 SUL

Does L23 SUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SUL is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 SUL?
The MOT on L23 SUL is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SUL done?
L23 SUL was recorded at 106,624 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 11,873 miles a year.
Has L23 SUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SUL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 SUL 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 SUL find?
L23 SUL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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