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V30 EMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Gla

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

105,555 mi
Last recorded105,555 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 EMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGla
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 105,555 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 25,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 16,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,986 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 9,224 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,757 miles

tail exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 99,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tail exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 7,633 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 6,835 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 87,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,274 miles

Rear Both shock absorbers corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anti roll bar synthetic stop slightly detracted but has no excessive movement

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear shock top cover corroded

Offside Front anti roll bar synthetic stop slightly detracted but has no excessive movment

Offside Rear shock top cover correded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anti roll bar synthetic stop slightly detracted but has no excessive movement

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear shock top cover corroded

Offside Front anti roll bar synthetic stop slightly detracted but has no excessive movment

Offside Rear shock top cover correded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,597 miles

dent in rear tailgate

unable to check boot due to contents

Pass 24 Nov 2015 74,368 miles

Nearside mirror held on with tape

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror held on with tape

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,722 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,361 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,235 miles

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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V30 EMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Gla in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

The Mercedes-benz Gla typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V30 EMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Gla, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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