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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

R3 YAFMOT history

R3 YAF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 77,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

R3 YAF black Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,864 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R3 YAF was last recorded at 77,864 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 8,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,061 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,803 miles
Average per year
7,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,864 miles
  • 2025 – 69,061 miles
  • 2024 – 63,676 miles
  • 2023 – 59,514 miles
  • 2022 – 55,151 miles
  • 2021 – 47,984 miles
  • 2020 – 42,396 miles
  • 2019 – 32,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,864 miles
    Test number
    315117123006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail77,863 miles (+8,802)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,863 miles
    Test number
    450418308241
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,061 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,061 miles
    Test number
    451642196402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,696 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,696 miles
    Test number
    923398656733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,676 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,676 miles
    Test number
    821237172528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    269944646004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,514 miles (+4,363)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    883010861296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass55,151 miles (+7,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    464502116395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,984 miles (+5,588)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    690855752788
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,396 miles
    Test number
    924562134442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,396 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,396 miles
    Test number
    668556071026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass42,396 miles (+9,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,396 miles
    Test number
    790372894454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.53mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass32,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,423 miles
    Test number
    558119265147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail32,422 miles1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    758901332659
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about R3 YAF

Does R3 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R3 YAF is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R3 YAF?
The MOT on R3 YAF is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R3 YAF done?
R3 YAF was recorded at 77,864 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,072 miles a year.
Has R3 YAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YAF has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R3 YAF 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 R3 YAF find?
R3 YAF passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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