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Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 2,143 cc

V5 CSSMOT history

V5 CSS is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 21 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 63,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

V5 CSS grey Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
63,625 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 CSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
21 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 CSS was last recorded at 63,625 miles on 6 May 2026, 4,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,323 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,302 miles
Average per year
5,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,625 miles
  • 2025 – 59,323 miles
  • 2024 – 53,300 miles
  • 2023 – 47,456 miles
  • 2022 – 42,827 miles
  • 2021 – 37,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,625 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 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,625 miles
    Test number
    847603975605
    • 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))
  2. Fail63,623 miles (+4,300)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    238654244129
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not bsau (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not bsau (0.1 (d))
    • 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))
  3. Pass59,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,323 miles
    Test number
    123923695556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,320 miles (+6,020)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    601649802163
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  5. Pass53,300 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,300 miles
    Test number
    653780415126
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly misted up. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail53,300 miles (+5,844)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,300 miles
    Test number
    523319577936
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly misted up. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass47,456 miles (+4,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,456 miles
    Test number
    697917815971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  8. Pass42,827 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    203188450524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,820 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    37,820 miles
    Test number
    523009470297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,701 miles
    Test number
    438205742315
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

Questions about V5 CSS

Does V5 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 CSS is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 CSS?
The MOT on V5 CSS is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 CSS done?
V5 CSS was recorded at 63,625 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,050 miles a year.
Has V5 CSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 CSS has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 CSS 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 V5 CSS find?
V5 CSS passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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