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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 D AMG Line Premium + 2.1L Diesel · TB09 ARA

TB09 ARA

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 D AMG Line Premium + (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2016. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 200 D AMG LINE PREMIUM +
Year / Origin
2016
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
2143cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 10 November 2025 at 101,250 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite an anomalous failure recorded on 6 October 2025 at 100,824 miles. Because the record lists no specific defects for that October failure, it suggests a re-test requirement or a minor administrative error that was rectified before the successful pass a month later, rather than a systemic mechanical decline. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-used vehicle, averaging approximately 10,125 miles per year over its ten-year lifespan. Between the July 2023 test at 91,139 miles and the October 2024 test at 96,430 miles, the car covered roughly 5,300 miles, which is below the annual average. However, the accumulation of 4,820 miles between October 2024 and October 2025 indicates a return to regular usage, which is generally beneficial for maintaining engine and braking components compared to stationary periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components typical of a 100,000-mile Mercedes GLA. While the MOT history shows no structural corrosion or mechanical failures, the age and mileage necessitate a close look at suspension bushes and control arms for signs of tearing or rubber degradation. Given the mileage, checking the brake discs for thinning and inspecting the calipers for binding is essential, as the MOT test only identifies functional failures rather than the remaining life of consumable parts.
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TB09 ARA Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT valid until 09/11/2026
  • Taxed until 01/07/2026

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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