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Mercedes-Benz GL

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,987 cc

20 BENMOT history

20 BEN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 20 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 118,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
118,770 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 BEN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 BEN was last recorded at 118,770 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,756 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
13,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,770 miles
  • 2025 – 115,853 miles
  • 2024 – 108,365 miles
  • 2023 – 104,036 miles
  • 2022 – 93,359 miles
  • 2020 – 52,604 miles
  • 2019 – 26,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,770 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot has a small hole in itRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,770 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    118,770 miles
    Test number
    231838143427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot has a small hole in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail118,756 miles (+2,903)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,756 miles
    Test number
    673699334989
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot has a small hole in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,853 miles (+7,488)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,853 miles
    Test number
    285235631382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot has a small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,365 miles (+4,329)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    827073581395
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,036 miles (+10,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    202004531818
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass93,359 miles (+40,755)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,359 miles
    Test number
    388346633220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,604 miles (+25,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,604 miles
    Test number
    769139830466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass26,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,638 miles
    Test number
    453945046037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 BEN

What vehicle is registration 20 BEN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 BEN on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 20 Jan 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 20 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 BEN is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 BEN?
The MOT on 20 BEN is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 BEN done?
20 BEN was recorded at 118,770 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 13,191 miles a year.
Has 20 BEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 BEN has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 20 BEN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 20 BEN find?
20 BEN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer cv boot has a small hole in it; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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