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Red · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

T30 VRMMOT history

T30 VRM is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 15 Jan 2016. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,959 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 VRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T30 VRM was last recorded at 68,959 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 6,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,731 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,228 miles
Average per year
5,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,959 miles
  • 2025 – 62,731 miles
  • 2024 – 55,432 miles
  • 2023 – 46,313 miles
  • 2022 – 35,635 miles
  • 2021 – 29,985 miles
  • 2020 – 27,254 miles
  • 2019 – 24,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,959 miles
  • MajorFront Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,959 miles (+6,228)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    283396148763
    • MajorFront Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,731 miles
    Test number
    517926345358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,731 miles (+7,299)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,731 miles
    Test number
    950589225416
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass55,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    849597035156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail55,430 miles (+9,117)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    313738397633
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to ply and heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,313 miles (+10,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    161043543788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass35,635 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,635 miles
    Test number
    762496281485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,503 miles (+3,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    33,503 miles
    Test number
    730550731182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass29,985 miles (+2,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,985 miles
    Test number
    257633259662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass27,254 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,254 miles
    Test number
    564313418900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,541 miles
    Test number
    818392713200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 VRM

Does T30 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 VRM expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 VRM?
The MOT on T30 VRM expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 VRM done?
T30 VRM was recorded at 68,959 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,792 miles a year.
Has T30 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 VRM has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T30 VRM 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 T30 VRM find?
T30 VRM failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: front power steering malfunctioning; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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