2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · FJ16 SVD
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 59,252 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ16 SVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 59,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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FJ16 SVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gla (FJ16 SVD) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FJ16 SVD Mileage History
- 02/09/202239,558 mi
- 16/08/202351,720 mi+12,162 mi
- 17/08/202351,725 mi+5 mi
- 15/08/202459,250 mi+7,525 mi
- 15/08/202459,252 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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