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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L55 LBSMOT history

L55 LBS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 29 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 119,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L55 LBS red Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,588 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LBS was last recorded at 119,588 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,087 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,501 miles
Average per year
8,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,588 miles
  • 2025 – 117,087 miles
  • 2024 – 112,082 miles
  • 2023 – 107,899 miles
  • 2022 – 101,191 miles
  • 2021 – 94,921 miles
  • 2020 – 94,356 miles
  • 2019 – 73,415 miles
  • 2018 – 52,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,588 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,588 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,588 miles
    Test number
    744615237737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,087 miles (+86)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,087 miles
    Test number
    108611422441
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust flap removed and bypassed and control motor tied up
  3. Fail117,001 miles (+4,919)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,001 miles
    Test number
    751646719123
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust flap removed and bypassed and control motor tied up
  4. Pass112,082 miles (+4,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,082 miles
    Test number
    550368878394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass107,899 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,899 miles
    Test number
    595546641931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,191 miles (+6,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,191 miles
    Test number
    211566484832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass94,921 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,921 miles
    Test number
    162914468953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,356 miles (+20,941)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,356 miles
    Test number
    872603918426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,415 miles
    Test number
    258843243111
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Fail73,415 miles (+20,640)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,415 miles
    Test number
    962430533470
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 1x red + 2x blue dots (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass52,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,775 miles
    Test number
    901932073501
    • 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))

Questions about L55 LBS

Does L55 LBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LBS is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 LBS?
The MOT on L55 LBS is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 LBS done?
L55 LBS was recorded at 119,588 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,641 miles a year.
Has L55 LBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LBS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 LBS 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 L55 LBS find?
L55 LBS passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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