2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 2.1L Diesel · RY18 ABF
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 30,866 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY18 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 30,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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RY18 ABF 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 (RY18 ABF) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 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 3 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
RY18 ABF Mileage History
- 08/08/202321,916 mi
- 19/08/202426,667 mi+4,751 mi
- 27/08/202529,397 mi+2,730 mi
- 24/08/202630,865 mi+1,468 mi
- 24/08/202630,866 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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