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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 1,595 cc

LM68 AEVMOT history

LM68 AEV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 89,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LM68 AEV blue Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,431 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM68 AEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM68 AEV was last recorded at 89,431 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 16,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,086 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,345 miles
Average per year
13,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,431 miles
  • 2025 – 73,086 miles
  • 2024 – 60,246 miles
  • 2023 – 48,376 miles
  • 2022 – 33,479 miles
  • 2021 – 16,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,431 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,431 miles (+16,345)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,431 miles
    Test number
    944601376884
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass73,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,086 miles
    Test number
    210178728097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,086 miles (+12,840)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,086 miles
    Test number
    890612402978
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass60,246 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,246 miles
    Test number
    706583971242
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail60,199 miles (+11,823)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,199 miles
    Test number
    667039509786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass48,376 miles (+14,897)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,376 miles
    Test number
    948324478102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,479 miles
    Test number
    162440147544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,470 miles (+17,023)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,470 miles
    Test number
    831916639332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on (not system malfunction)
  9. Pass16,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    16,447 miles
    Test number
    930621727748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM68 AEV

Does LM68 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM68 AEV is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM68 AEV?
The MOT on LM68 AEV is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM68 AEV done?
LM68 AEV was recorded at 89,431 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 13,125 miles a year.
Has LM68 AEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM68 AEV has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM68 AEV 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 LM68 AEV find?
LM68 AEV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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