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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L81 RSSMOT history

L81 RSS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 4 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 70,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L81 RSS red Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,060 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 RSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 RSS was last recorded at 70,060 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,640 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,420 miles
Average per year
7,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,060 miles
  • 2024 – 63,640 miles
  • 2023 – 55,927 miles
  • 2022 – 51,440 miles
  • 2021 – 41,530 miles
  • 2020 – 34,985 miles
  • 2019 – 27,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,060 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 22 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,060 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    403481799427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,640 miles (+7,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,640 miles
    Test number
    635270448126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass55,927 miles (+4,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    116251100447
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass51,440 miles (+9,910)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,440 miles
    Test number
    791234145086
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass41,530 miles (+6,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,530 miles
    Test number
    390777186271
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass34,985 miles (+7,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    34,985 miles
    Test number
    867315048224
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
  7. Pass27,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,166 miles
    Test number
    162175327367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L81 RSS

Does L81 RSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 RSS is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L81 RSS?
The MOT on L81 RSS is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 RSS done?
L81 RSS was recorded at 70,060 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,007 miles a year.
Has L81 RSS ever failed its MOT?
No. L81 RSS has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L81 RSS 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 L81 RSS find?
L81 RSS passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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