Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc
L26 BUDMOT history
L26 BUD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz G-Class first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 137,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 137,374 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 BUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- G-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 BUD was last recorded at 137,374 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,649 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 725 miles
- Average per year
- 1,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,374 miles
- 2025 – 136,649 miles
- 2024 – 136,174 miles
- 2023 – 134,149 miles
- 2022 – 131,821 miles
- 2021 – 129,837 miles
- 2020 – 124,481 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,374 miles
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 7 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,374 miles (+725)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 137,374 miles
- Test number
- 707195357837
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass136,649 miles (+475)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 136,649 miles
- Test number
- 127338473237
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass136,174 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 136,174 miles
- Test number
- 541128846719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail136,173 miles (+2,024)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,173 miles
- Test number
- 747575768215
- MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass134,149 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 134,149 miles
- Test number
- 122741574784
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,821 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 131,821 miles
- Test number
- 515403462514
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail131,811 miles (+1,974)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,811 miles
- Test number
- 451135150085
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass129,837 miles (+5,356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 129,837 miles
- Test number
- 920653914058
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass124,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,481 miles
- Test number
- 567478705461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 BUD
- Does L26 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 BUD is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 BUD?
- The MOT on L26 BUD is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 BUD done?
- L26 BUD was recorded at 137,374 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 1,905 miles a year.
- Has L26 BUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 BUD has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 BUD 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 L26 BUD find?
- L26 BUD passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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