Mercedes-Benz GLA
Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 2,143 cc
LS18 VAFMOT history
LS18 VAF is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 29 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 122,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 122,015 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 19,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS18 VAF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- GLA
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 29 Apr 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS18 VAF was last recorded at 122,015 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 12,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,424 miles · 10 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,591 miles
- Average per year
- 19,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,015 miles
- 2025 – 109,424 miles
- 2024 – 84,411 miles
- 2022 – 41,530 miles
- 2021 – 22,153 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,015 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats down can not inspect adult seat belts
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted can not inspect some components
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 30 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,015 miles (+12,591)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 122,015 miles
- Test number
- 327747812913
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats down can not inspect adult seat belts
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted can not inspect some components
Pass109,424 miles (+144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 109,424 miles
- Test number
- 565654776928
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,280 miles (+24,869)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,280 miles
- Test number
- 903531416329
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,411 miles (+449)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 84,411 miles
- Test number
- 516728733109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail83,962 miles (+42,432)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,962 miles
- Test number
- 321160891496
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,530 miles (+19,377)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 41,530 miles
- Test number
- 207615228744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,153 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 22,153 miles
- Test number
- 576233836430
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass22,140 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 22,140 miles
- Test number
- 528942474906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,139 miles (+1,209)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,139 miles
- Test number
- 413267326152
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass20,930 miles (+125)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 20,930 miles
- Test number
- 543579772629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,805 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,805 miles
- Test number
- 871791553361
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about LS18 VAF
- Does LS18 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS18 VAF is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS18 VAF?
- The MOT on LS18 VAF is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS18 VAF done?
- LS18 VAF was recorded at 122,015 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 19,164 miles a year.
- Has LS18 VAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS18 VAF has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS18 VAF 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 LS18 VAF find?
- LS18 VAF passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear seats down can not inspect adult seat belts, and 1 more.
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