
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 2,143 cc
LM18 BYUMOT history
LM18 BYU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 86,494 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 86,494 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,391 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM18 BYU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- GLA
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 31 Mar 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM18 BYU was last recorded at 86,494 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,425 miles · 15 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 69 miles
- Average per year
- 10,391 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,494 miles
- 2025 – 65,781 miles
- 2023 – 50,182 miles
- 2022 – 43,015 miles
- 2021 – 34,466 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 26 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,494 miles (+69)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 86,494 miles
- Test number
- 595459559950
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail86,425 miles (+20,644)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,425 miles
- Test number
- 990938224066
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/19 95v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass65,781 miles (+15,599)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 65,781 miles
- Test number
- 977148376479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 50,182 miles
- Test number
- 512576597021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,182 miles (+7,167)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,182 miles
- Test number
- 493159919370
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass43,015 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 43,015 miles
- Test number
- 326714848038
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail43,015 miles (+8,549)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,015 miles
- Test number
- 950197644713
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass34,466 miles (+4,953)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 34,466 miles
- Test number
- 135821610650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 29,513 miles
- Test number
- 286988528196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM18 BYU
- Does LM18 BYU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 BYU is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM18 BYU?
- The MOT on LM18 BYU is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM18 BYU done?
- LM18 BYU was recorded at 86,494 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 10,391 miles a year.
- Has LM18 BYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM18 BYU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM18 BYU 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 BYU find?
- LM18 BYU passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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