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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

LR65 LBUMOT history

LR65 LBU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 11 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 111,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LR65 LBU black Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,660 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR65 LBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
11 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR65 LBU was last recorded at 111,660 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 12,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,026 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,634 miles
Average per year
11,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,660 miles
  • 2025 – 99,026 miles
  • 2024 – 94,353 miles
  • 2023 – 92,590 miles
  • 2022 – 52,643 miles
  • 2020 – 40,404 miles
  • 2019 – 27,790 miles
  • 2018 – 19,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,660 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,660 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,660 miles
    Test number
    646031854193
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail111,559 miles (+12,533)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    386569654341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,026 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,026 miles
    Test number
    270469640956
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail99,026 miles (+4,673)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,026 miles
    Test number
    798539895834
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,353 miles (+1,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    154306463873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass92,590 miles (+20,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    943312019013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail71,845 miles (+19,202)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    773865951717
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,643 miles (+12,239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,643 miles
    Test number
    324732208887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,404 miles (+12,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,404 miles
    Test number
    372345236089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,790 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,790 miles
    Test number
    703309364368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,700 miles
    Test number
    680363844758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR65 LBU

Does LR65 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR65 LBU is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR65 LBU?
The MOT on LR65 LBU is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR65 LBU done?
LR65 LBU was recorded at 111,660 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 11,781 miles a year.
Has LR65 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR65 LBU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR65 LBU 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 LR65 LBU find?
LR65 LBU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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