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Purple · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LM16 VLZMOT history

LM16 VLZ is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 77,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LM16 VLZ purple Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,601 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 VLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 VLZ was last recorded at 77,601 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,555 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,046 miles
Average per year
7,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,601 miles
  • 2024 – 69,555 miles
  • 2023 – 59,097 miles
  • 2022 – 51,015 miles
  • 2021 – 41,849 miles
  • 2020 – 34,038 miles
  • 2019 – 26,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,601 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,601 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    627825554246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,555 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,555 miles
    Test number
    739764762496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,599 miles (+2,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,599 miles
    Test number
    295609102961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass59,097 miles (+8,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,097 miles
    Test number
    416740834276
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,015 miles (+1,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    554675770873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc inner surface corroded/pitted (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass49,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,983 miles
    Test number
    512072128888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail49,983 miles (+8,134)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,983 miles
    Test number
    718044602570
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass41,849 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,849 miles
    Test number
    871532375461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,038 miles (+8,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    34,038 miles
    Test number
    311210898230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass26,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    712278419315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 VLZ

Does LM16 VLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 VLZ is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 VLZ?
The MOT on LM16 VLZ is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 VLZ done?
LM16 VLZ was recorded at 77,601 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,735 miles a year.
Has LM16 VLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 VLZ has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM16 VLZ 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 LM16 VLZ find?
LM16 VLZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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