2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · L21 MAM
2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 107,087 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L21 MAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 107,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L21 MAM MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz Gla (L21 MAM) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
L21 MAM Mileage History
- 24/06/202282,424 mi
- 12/06/202389,716 mi+7,292 mi
- 12/06/202497,595 mi+7,879 mi
- 04/08/2025107,087 mi+9,492 mi
Average of roughly 7,921 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 7G-DCT Gearbox HesitationModerate
The 7G-DCT dual-clutch transmission in the X156 can develop clunky engagement, hesitation when pulling away, and shuddering during low-speed crawling. Software calibration issues and dirty transmission fluid exacerbate wear on the clutch friction plates and mechatronic hydraulic unit.
- Timing Chain Stretch (M270/M274 Engines)Serious
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- 4MATIC Rear Differential and Haldex Coupling Bearing WearModerate
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