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BU18 ZWJ

2018 Mercedes-benz Gla

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gla36,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGla
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 96,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 84,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEVEL LOW ON DIP STICK

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 74,635 miles

Oil Level Low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 74,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil Level Low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,195 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 58,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,055 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 44,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gla?

Based on 485,860 MOT tests across 69,226 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
69,226
On UK Roads
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BU18 ZWJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gla in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Gla models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Gla typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU18 ZWJ registered?

BU18 ZWJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gla, first registered on 28 April 2018.

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