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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,987 cc

K18 RDSMOT history

K18 RDS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 2 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 124,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,926 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 RDS was last recorded at 124,926 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 8,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,230 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,696 miles
Average per year
11,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,926 miles
  • 2025 – 116,230 miles
  • 2024 – 105,522 miles
  • 2023 – 93,160 miles
  • 2022 – 80,819 miles
  • 2021 – 65,809 miles
  • 2020 – 65,280 miles
  • 2019 – 50,293 miles
  • 2018 – 35,793 miles
  • 2017 – 24,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2026

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,926 miles
    Test number
    716257520083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,926 miles (+8,696)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,926 miles
    Test number
    862205525348
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass116,230 miles (+10,708)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,230 miles
    Test number
    192339787834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,522 miles (+12,362)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    933710210367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,160 miles (+12,341)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    386491174634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,819 miles (+15,010)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    454426915219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,809 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    143517806223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,280 miles (+14,987)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    601694920562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    122683320924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,293 miles (+14,500)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    151990714414
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass35,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    872292205403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,793 miles (+11,180)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    604054318975
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass24,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,613 miles
    Test number
    647351887342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 RDS

Does K18 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 RDS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 RDS?
The MOT on K18 RDS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 RDS done?
K18 RDS was recorded at 124,926 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 11,291 miles a year.
Has K18 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 RDS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 RDS 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 K18 RDS find?
K18 RDS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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