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Mercedes-Benz GL

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 3,997 cc

L16 PHEMOT history

L16 PHE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
176,899 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 PHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 PHE was last recorded at 176,899 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,873 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
11,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,899 miles
  • 2024 – 162,457 miles
  • 2023 – 144,168 miles
  • 2022 – 127,841 miles
  • 2021 – 112,353 miles
  • 2020 – 102,923 miles
  • 2019 – 87,627 miles
  • 2018 – 80,908 miles
  • 2017 – 74,185 miles
  • 2016 – 63,391 miles
  • 2015 – 48,949 miles
  • 2011 – 6,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,899 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,899 miles (+26)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    176,899 miles
    Test number
    281159498188
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail176,873 miles (+14,416)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,873 miles
    Test number
    186826706619
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear most seat belts rear compartment full
  3. Pass162,457 miles (+21)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,457 miles
    Test number
    920537608402
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail162,436 miles (+18,268)4 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,436 miles
    Test number
    245347359712
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass144,168 miles (+16,327)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    144,168 miles
    Test number
    467132724295
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass127,841 miles (+15,488)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,841 miles
    Test number
    575056749349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisorySome underbody components covered with plastics
  7. Pass112,353 miles (+9,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,353 miles
    Test number
    873130353258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/50r20 111v xl (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass102,923 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,923 miles
    Test number
    615468759289
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail102,921 miles (+15,294)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,921 miles
    Test number
    977540949608
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass87,627 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    362397554295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,908 miles
    Test number
    401621961237
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets requirements needs adjustment
  12. Fail80,908 miles (+6,723)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,908 miles
    Test number
    614645553348
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets requirements needs adjustment
  13. Pass74,185 miles (+10,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    250928243737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside centre row child seat fitted seat belt not tested
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass63,391 miles (+14,442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,391 miles
    Test number
    697823207501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass48,949 miles (+42,110)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,949 miles
    Test number
    186488745469
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass6,839 miles (+343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    6,839 miles
    Test number
    229666991161
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test
  17. Pass6,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    6,496 miles
    Test number
    406734321101
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail6,496 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,496 miles
    Test number
    867768111188
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L16 PHE

Does L16 PHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 PHE expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 PHE?
The MOT on L16 PHE expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 PHE done?
L16 PHE was recorded at 176,899 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 11,935 miles a year.
Has L16 PHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 PHE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 PHE 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 L16 PHE find?
L16 PHE passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 10 more.

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