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Mercedes-Benz GL

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 3,996 cc

FSS 448MOT history

FSS 448 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 5 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,114 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSS 448
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSS 448 was last recorded at 118,114 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,086 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
4,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,114 miles
  • 2024 – 116,881 miles
  • 2023 – 111,560 miles
  • 2022 – 103,104 miles
  • 2021 – 96,293 miles
  • 2020 – 96,031 miles
  • 2019 – 95,151 miles
  • 2018 – 93,892 miles
  • 2017 – 90,749 miles
  • 2016 – 85,863 miles
  • 2015 – 82,113 miles
  • 2012 – 55,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,114 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll road tyres are 111 load.recommend minimum load of 114 ref vehicle weight/vin plateRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear outer cable corroded and split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,114 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,114 miles
    Test number
    346478688648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll road tyres are 111 load.recommend minimum load of 114 ref vehicle weight/vin plate

  2. Fail118,086 miles (+1,205)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,086 miles
    Test number
    958183576116
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to pass test (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll road tyres are 111 load.recommend minimum load of 114 ref vehicle weight/vin plate

  3. Pass116,881 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,881 miles
    Test number
    209796288500
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,881 miles (+5,321)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,881 miles
    Test number
    105271477367
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,560 miles (+8,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,560 miles
    Test number
    720447991764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass103,104 miles (+6,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    619291385408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,293 miles (+262)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    161687579668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame bushes deteriorating

  8. Pass96,031 miles (+880)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    898153948281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeer slightly

  9. Pass95,151 miles (+1,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,151 miles
    Test number
    253656147791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,892 miles (+3,143)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    542527862243
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumber lower plastic cover damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front sun visor clip worn(not likely to fall out of position)

  11. Pass90,749 miles (+4,886)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,749 miles
    Test number
    550239221162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass85,863 miles (+3,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,863 miles
    Test number
    154903503279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass82,113 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,113 miles
    Test number
    593232138930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer cable corroded and split
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail82,091 miles (+26,210)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,091 miles
    Test number
    900551537232
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer cable corroded and split
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass55,881 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,881 miles
    Test number
    258893692279
    • NoteEmissions to clean to register

Questions about FSS 448

What vehicle is registration FSS 448 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSS 448 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 5 Nov 2007. 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 FSS 448 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSS 448 is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on FSS 448?
The MOT on FSS 448 is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSS 448 done?
FSS 448 was recorded at 118,114 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,523 miles a year.
Has FSS 448 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSS 448 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on FSS 448 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 FSS 448 find?
FSS 448 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall, and 2 more.

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