Mercedes-Benz GLA
Bronze · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc
S8 VRUMOT history
S8 VRU is a bronze diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 22 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 61,600 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 61,600 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 VRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- GLA
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 22 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 VRU was last recorded at 61,600 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,345 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,255 miles
- Average per year
- 6,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,600 miles
- 2025 – 56,345 miles
- 2024 – 49,546 miles
- 2023 – 41,596 miles
- 2022 – 31,754 miles
- 2021 – 25,370 miles
- 2020 – 23,439 miles
- 2019 – 16,642 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,600 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 17 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,600 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 61,600 miles
- Test number
- 584712415719
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail61,600 miles (+5,255)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,600 miles
- Test number
- 696002518159
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,345 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 56,345 miles
- Test number
- 580453285248
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,334 miles (+6,788)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,334 miles
- Test number
- 558201918975
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,546 miles (+7,950)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 49,546 miles
- Test number
- 243268613140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass41,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 41,596 miles
- Test number
- 497339895799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,593 miles (+9,839)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,593 miles
- Test number
- 257187804862
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass31,754 miles (+6,384)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 31,754 miles
- Test number
- 243070225892
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass25,370 miles (+1,931)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 25,370 miles
- Test number
- 804059131393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,439 miles (+6,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 23,439 miles
- Test number
- 200700112957
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass16,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 16,642 miles
- Test number
- 812918311703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,642 miles1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,642 miles
- Test number
- 745464663142
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Questions about S8 VRU
- Does S8 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VRU is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 VRU?
- The MOT on S8 VRU is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 VRU done?
- S8 VRU was recorded at 61,600 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 6,587 miles a year.
- Has S8 VRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 VRU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S8 VRU 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 S8 VRU find?
- S8 VRU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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