Mercedes-Benz GL
White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc
L40 TEFMOT history
L40 TEF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 12 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,133 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 122,133 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,811 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 TEF
- 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
- 12 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 TEF was last recorded at 122,133 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,190 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,943 miles
- Average per year
- 8,811 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,133 miles
- 2025 – 119,190 miles
- 2023 – 116,034 miles
- 2022 – 110,302 miles
- 2021 – 85,871 miles
- 2020 – 80,503 miles
- 2019 – 72,130 miles
- 2018 – 58,987 miles
- 2017 – 48,274 miles
- 2016 – 36,230 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,133 miles (+2,943)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 122,133 miles
- Test number
- 467837707843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,190 miles (+3,156)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 119,190 miles
- Test number
- 573265261197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,034 miles (+5,732)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 116,034 miles
- Test number
- 722652236533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,302 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 110,302 miles
- Test number
- 632284771275
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail110,302 miles (+24,431)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,302 miles
- Test number
- 829084652219
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,871 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 85,871 miles
- Test number
- 615824525103
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail85,871 miles (+5,368)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,871 miles
- Test number
- 922373943558
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass80,503 miles (+8,373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 80,503 miles
- Test number
- 898844571567
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass72,130 miles (+13,143)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 72,130 miles
- Test number
- 746737430993
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass58,987 miles (+10,713)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 58,987 miles
- Test number
- 617750765701
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side from c.v boot leaking/split
Pass48,274 miles (+2,123)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 48,274 miles
- Test number
- 320443187439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,151 miles (+9,921)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 46,151 miles
- Test number
- 839430686395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 36,230 miles
- Test number
- 932142352913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 TEF
- Does L40 TEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 TEF is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 TEF?
- The MOT on L40 TEF is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 TEF done?
- L40 TEF was recorded at 122,133 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 8,811 miles a year.
- Has L40 TEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 TEF has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L40 TEF 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 L40 TEF find?
- L40 TEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.