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MERCEDES-BENZ GLA2016 · 2.1L DIESEL

LU12 ADE

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With 86,119 miles recorded, this RED 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA runs on DIESEL with a 2143cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 01/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
2143cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent inspection. Although the record shows a failure on 5 March 2026 at 86,119 miles, the car passed the following day on 6 March with no recorded defects. This suggests a minor administrative issue or a transient sensor fault that was immediately rectified rather than a systemic mechanical failure. Since 2023, the vehicle has maintained a clean testing record without any advisories or recurring faults. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles annually. The data shows steady accumulation from 55,974 miles in June 2023 to 86,119 miles in March 2026. A notable gap of 16,000 miles recorded between April 2025 and March 2026 indicates a period of higher usage compared to the previous year. However, this regular use is generally beneficial as it helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals often associated with long periods standing. Given that the MOT history contains no recorded advisories regarding structural corrosion or brake components, a physical inspection should focus on verifying the condition of consumable wear items. A buyer should check for play in suspension bushes and coil springs, which are common points of wear on this model at this mileage. The brake discs and pads should be examined for uneven wear or excessive pitting, as the MOT record does not have specifically flagged any binding calipers or thinning material in previous tests.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 05:02 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent inspection. Although the record shows a failure on 5 March 2026 at 86,119 miles, the car passed the following day on 6 March with no recorded defects. This suggests a minor administrative issue or a transient sensor fault that was immediately rectified rather than a systemic mechanical failure. Since 2023, the vehicle has maintained a clean testing record without any advisories or recurring faults. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles annually. The data shows steady accumulation from 55,974 miles in June 2023 to 86,119 miles in March 2026. A notable gap of 16,000 miles recorded between April 2025 and March 2026 indicates a period of higher usage compared to the previous year. However, this regular use is generally beneficial as it helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals often associated with long periods standing. Given that the MOT history contains no recorded advisories regarding structural corrosion or brake components, a physical inspection should focus on verifying the condition of consumable wear items. A buyer should check for play in suspension bushes and coil springs, which are common points of wear on this model at this mileage. The brake discs and pads should be examined for uneven wear or excessive pitting, as the MOT record does not have specifically flagged any binding calipers or thinning material in previous tests.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gla (LU12 ADE), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2023 to March 2026.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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