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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 2,143 cc

LM18 BVRMOT history

LM18 BVR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 93,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LM18 BVR black Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,276 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 BVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 BVR was last recorded at 93,276 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,203 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
11,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,276 miles
  • 2024 – 81,195 miles
  • 2023 – 61,078 miles
  • 2022 – 52,163 miles
  • 2021 – 37,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,276 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s front, n/s rear and o/s rear seatsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,276 miles (+73)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,276 miles
    Test number
    297995762035
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s front, n/s rear and o/s rear seats
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Fail93,203 miles (+12,008)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    725186258163
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s front, n/s rear and o/s rear seats
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Pass81,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    664815820910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,195 miles (+20,117)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    957525680603
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,078 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    851029441701
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail60,924 miles (+8,761)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,924 miles
    Test number
    197330102622
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,163 miles (+14,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    596575414435
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    208242974604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 BVR

Does LM18 BVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 BVR is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM18 BVR?
The MOT on LM18 BVR is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 BVR done?
LM18 BVR was recorded at 93,276 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 11,657 miles a year.
Has LM18 BVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 BVR has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM18 BVR 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 LM18 BVR find?
LM18 BVR passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s front, n/s rear and o/s rear seats, and 1 more.

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