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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LU13 SETMOT history

LU13 SET is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LU13 SET black Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,202 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU13 SET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU13 SET was last recorded at 83,202 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 4,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,127 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,075 miles
Average per year
7,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,202 miles
  • 2025 – 79,127 miles
  • 2024 – 61,710 miles
  • 2023 – 53,104 miles
  • 2022 – 45,870 miles
  • 2021 – 39,880 miles
  • 2020 – 35,416 miles
  • 2019 – 24,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  • AdvisoryManufacturer under shield fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicles underside

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,202 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    995969219403
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryManufacturer under shield fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicles underside

  2. Fail83,202 miles (+4,075)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    315641015051
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryManufacturer under shield fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicles underside

  3. Pass79,127 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    668128189430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    700465770376
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail72,124 miles (+10,414)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    119064032860
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass61,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    470322508924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail61,710 miles (+8,606)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    355382191528
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,104 miles (+7,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,104 miles
    Test number
    699116041603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass45,870 miles (+5,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,870 miles
    Test number
    575089939698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass39,880 miles (+4,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,880 miles
    Test number
    469803467535
    • 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))

  11. Pass35,416 miles (+11,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    587533135642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass24,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,147 miles
    Test number
    552192297466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU13 SET

Does LU13 SET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU13 SET is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU13 SET?
The MOT on LU13 SET is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU13 SET done?
LU13 SET was recorded at 83,202 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 7,790 miles a year.
Has LU13 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU13 SET has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LU13 SET 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 LU13 SET find?
LU13 SET passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tpms light on, and 1 more.

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