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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,991 cc

T18 KAEMOT history

T18 KAE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 81,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,082 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 KAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 KAE was last recorded at 81,082 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,930 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,152 miles
Average per year
6,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,082 miles
  • 2025 – 76,930 miles
  • 2024 – 70,666 miles
  • 2023 – 63,268 miles
  • 2022 – 53,726 miles
  • 2021 – 43,884 miles
  • 2020 – 38,303 miles
  • 2019 – 35,258 miles
  • 2018 – 24,738 miles
  • 2017 – 21,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,082 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine cover and under trays fittted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,082 miles (+4,152)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,082 miles
    Test number
    223723239036
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass76,930 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,930 miles
    Test number
    749167820163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,666 miles (+7,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    875907814384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass63,268 miles (+9,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,268 miles
    Test number
    197927438789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass53,726 miles (+9,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    354489592229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,884 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    249037989263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,303 miles (+3,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,303 miles
    Test number
    672356971792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass35,258 miles (+10,520)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,258 miles
    Test number
    146403107729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,738 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    24,738 miles
    Test number
    964931272326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,414 miles (+304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,414 miles
    Test number
    559915728654
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fittted
  11. Fail21,110 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,110 miles
    Test number
    257366261914
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fittted

Questions about T18 KAE

Does T18 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 KAE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 KAE?
The MOT on T18 KAE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 KAE done?
T18 KAE was recorded at 81,082 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,985 miles a year.
Has T18 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 KAE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T18 KAE 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 T18 KAE find?
T18 KAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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