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Mercedes-Benz GLA

White · Petrol · 2018 · 1,991 cc

WHY 397MOT history

WHY 397 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 80,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

WHY 397 white Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Gla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,315 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WHY 397
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WHY 397 was last recorded at 80,315 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 12,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,158 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,157 miles
Average per year
9,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,315 miles
  • 2025 – 68,158 miles
  • 2024 – 55,828 miles
  • 2023 – 46,286 miles
  • 2022 – 37,843 miles
  • 2021 – 29,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,315 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,315 miles (+12,157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,315 miles
    Test number
    342459478532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    250556413595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail68,158 miles (+12,330)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    485995947846
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass55,828 miles (+9,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,828 miles
    Test number
    252821937337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass46,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,286 miles
    Test number
    337508545501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,286 miles (+8,443)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,286 miles
    Test number
    559352423972
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass37,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,843 miles
    Test number
    460175325775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,843 miles (+8,050)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,843 miles
    Test number
    201336437960
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass29,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    29,793 miles
    Test number
    758474515413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about WHY 397

What vehicle is registration WHY 397 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WHY 397 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 31 May 2018. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WHY 397 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WHY 397 is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on WHY 397?
The MOT on WHY 397 is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WHY 397 done?
WHY 397 was recorded at 80,315 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 9,556 miles a year.
Has WHY 397 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WHY 397 has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on WHY 397 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 WHY 397 find?
WHY 397 passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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