2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · MW16 ARX
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2016. Recorded mileage 50,122 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW16 ARX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 50,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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MW16 ARX 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 (MW16 ARX) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MW16 ARX Mileage History
- 26/10/202435,978 mi
- 26/10/202435,980 mi+2 mi
- 24/09/202540,259 mi+4,279 mi
- 26/09/202540,261 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/202650,122 mi+9,861 mi
Average of roughly 7,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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