2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · PL65 UPZ
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 62,383 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL65 UPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 62,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL65 UPZ 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 (PL65 UPZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PL65 UPZ Mileage History
- 13/03/202345,550 mi
- 13/03/202450,554 mi+5,004 mi
- 10/03/202556,713 mi+6,159 mi
- 14/03/202662,298 mi+5,585 mi
- 19/03/202662,383 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 5,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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