2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · J33 UCA
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 129,469 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J33 UCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 129,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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J33 UCA 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gla (J33 UCA) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
J33 UCA Mileage History
- 28/09/202292,204 mi
- 18/10/202292,221 mi+17 mi
- 13/10/2023103,742 mi+11,521 mi
- 07/10/2024117,121 mi+13,379 mi
- 28/10/2025129,469 mi+12,348 mi
Average of roughly 12,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 7G-DCT Gearbox HesitationModerate
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- Timing Chain Stretch (M270/M274 Engines)Serious
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- 4MATIC Rear Differential and Haldex Coupling Bearing WearModerate
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