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White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

J8 HOGMOT history

J8 HOG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 21 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,397 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HOG was last recorded at 104,397 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,636 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,761 miles
Average per year
7,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,397 miles
  • 2024 – 100,636 miles
  • 2023 – 92,085 miles
  • 2022 – 87,681 miles
  • 2021 – 86,979 miles
  • 2020 – 71,325 miles
  • 2019 – 59,763 miles
  • 2018 – 45,997 miles
  • 2016 – 36,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,397 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,397 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    258442141265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,636 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,636 miles
    Test number
    291037490243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass96,599 miles (+4,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,599 miles
    Test number
    319452543617
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
  4. Pass92,085 miles (+4,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    166273323304
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to fully check several components
  5. Fail87,681 miles (+702)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    347144347191
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  6. Pass86,979 miles (+8,544)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,979 miles
    Test number
    806162490134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,435 miles (+7,110)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,435 miles
    Test number
    184412945714
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass71,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,325 miles
    Test number
    596609248382
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Fail71,323 miles (+713)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    750289819029
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Fail70,610 miles (+10,847)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    512419252759
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass59,763 miles (+5,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,763 miles
    Test number
    386873570302
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components
  12. Fail54,749 miles (+8,752)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,749 miles
    Test number
    930747823300
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays hiding some components
  13. Pass45,997 miles (+9,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    847804526695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass36,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,489 miles
    Test number
    344618862741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Dipped beam flickers

Questions about J8 HOG

Does J8 HOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HOG is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HOG?
The MOT on J8 HOG is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 HOG done?
J8 HOG was recorded at 104,397 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,509 miles a year.
Has J8 HOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HOG has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 HOG 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 J8 HOG find?
J8 HOG passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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