2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · RN03 DON
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 84,748 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN03 DON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 84,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RN03 DON 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 (RN03 DON) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RN03 DON Mileage History
- 10/05/202363,336 mi
- 09/05/202474,106 mi+10,770 mi
- 16/05/202474,238 mi+132 mi
- 12/05/202584,740 mi+10,502 mi
- 15/05/202584,748 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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