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Black · Diesel · 2018 · 2,143 cc

LS18 XLXMOT history

LS18 XLX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 59,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LS18 XLX black Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,794 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS18 XLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS18 XLX was last recorded at 59,794 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 10,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,551 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,243 miles
Average per year
8,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,794 miles
  • 2025 – 49,551 miles
  • 2024 – 39,518 miles
  • 2023 – 28,210 miles
  • 2022 – 21,571 miles
  • 2021 – 16,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,794 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,794 miles (+10,243)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,794 miles
    Test number
    302556137019
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass49,551 miles (+10,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,551 miles
    Test number
    969387291493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass39,518 miles (+11,308)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    39,518 miles
    Test number
    219717456574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    28,210 miles
    Test number
    726308083904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail28,210 miles (+6,639)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,210 miles
    Test number
    383332097516
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass21,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    21,571 miles
    Test number
    106407733265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail21,571 miles (+4,842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,571 miles
    Test number
    341015047306
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass16,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    16,729 miles
    Test number
    117215943878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail16,727 miles3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,727 miles
    Test number
    375024796333
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Questions about LS18 XLX

Does LS18 XLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS18 XLX is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS18 XLX?
The MOT on LS18 XLX is valid until 5 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 XLX done?
LS18 XLX was recorded at 59,794 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 8,026 miles a year.
Has LS18 XLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS18 XLX has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS18 XLX 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 XLX find?
LS18 XLX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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