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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · L5 BDY

L5 BDY

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 47,299 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
Year / Origin
2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
47,299 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
2143cc
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L5 BDY Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
  • 47,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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L5 BDY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla (L5 BDY) between September 2022 and September 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.

PASS
FAIL
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L5 BDY Mileage History

  1. 22/09/202226,784 mi
  2. 26/09/202333,311 mi+6,527 mi
  3. 14/09/202439,454 mi+6,143 mi
  4. 19/09/202547,299 mi+7,845 mi

Average of roughly 6,856 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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