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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Silver · Diesel · 2018 · 2,143 cc

LM18 BYLMOT history

LM18 BYL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 55,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LM18 BYL silver Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
55,439 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 BYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 BYL was last recorded at 55,439 miles on 20 May 2026, 13,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,406 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,033 miles
Average per year
7,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,439 miles
  • 2025 – 42,406 miles
  • 2024 – 37,447 miles
  • 2023 – 30,736 miles
  • 2022 – 25,359 miles
  • 2021 – 18,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,439 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,439 miles
    Test number
    792087336119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail55,439 miles (+13,033)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,439 miles
    Test number
    331936033911
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,406 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,406 miles
    Test number
    309590341440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,447 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    37,447 miles
    Test number
    384239572058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,443 miles (+6,707)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,443 miles
    Test number
    728829733520
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass30,736 miles (+5,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,736 miles
    Test number
    430793497976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass25,359 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    25,359 miles
    Test number
    459706558847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,376 miles (+5,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,376 miles
    Test number
    266234598711
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryZero emissions

  9. Pass18,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,911 miles
    Test number
    228015405016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 BYL

Does LM18 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 BYL is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 BYL?
The MOT on LM18 BYL is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 BYL done?
LM18 BYL was recorded at 55,439 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,041 miles a year.
Has LM18 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 BYL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM18 BYL 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 BYL find?
LM18 BYL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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