2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 1.6L Petrol · R12 BAF
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 27,280 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R12 BAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 27,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R12 BAF 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz Gla (R12 BAF) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”.
R12 BAF Mileage History
- 12/09/202319,808 mi
- 17/09/202422,118 mi+2,310 mi
- 13/08/202524,816 mi+2,698 mi
- 13/08/202627,280 mi+2,464 mi
- 13/08/202627,280 mi
Average of roughly 2,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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