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MERCEDES-BENZ GLA2018 · 2.1L DIESEL

JD 43

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Free vehicle summary for JD 43: 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA (GREY, DIESEL). Mileage: 57,017. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 05/11/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/02/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
2143cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a generally roadworthy profile, showing a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2025 at 57,017 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car is currently meeting all essential safety standards. This follows a period of consistent passing where minor consumable issues were identified and addressed without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between October 2023 and October 2024, where the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles in a single year, compared to lower intervals of roughly 11,000 miles in previous years. This suggests a more recent shift in driving habits, which aligns with the observation of brake artwork noted during that specific high-age period. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front braking system, as the 2024 test flagged worn front brake discs. While these passed the subsequent test, the thickness of the discs and pads should be verified to ensure they are not nearing immediate replacement again. Given the 2021 advisory regarding tyre wear and nail damage, a thorough check of the current tyre integrity and alignment is also advisable to ensure no uneven wear remains from previous suspension stress. The history shows no evidence of structural corrosion or recurring mechanical faults, which is a positive indicator for a car of this age. The absence of advisories in the most recent test suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a functional standard. A routine inspection of the suspension bushes and underbody would confirm that the lower-mileage profile has not resulted in unexpected degradation of rubber components.

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93
/ 100 · Excellent

Public record health check: Excellent.

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:30 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla (JD 43), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2021 to November 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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