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Mercedes-Benz GL 320

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

S27 SWXMOT history

S27 SWX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GL 320 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
187,135 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 SWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GL 320
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 SWX was last recorded at 187,135 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 7,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,181 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,954 miles
Average per year
10,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,135 miles
  • 2024 – 174,524 miles
  • 2023 – 170,051 miles
  • 2022 – 165,732 miles
  • 2021 – 163,209 miles
  • 2020 – 161,014 miles
  • 2019 – 140,353 miles
  • 2018 – 112,742 miles
  • 2017 – 106,213 miles
  • 2016 – 92,094 miles
  • 2015 – 79,189 miles
  • 2014 – 66,963 miles
  • 2013 – 55,841 miles
  • 2012 – 42,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,135 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.

  • Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,135 miles (+7,954)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    187,135 miles
    Test number
    958099189718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,181 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    179,181 miles
    Test number
    854894107369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,524 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,524 miles
    Test number
    264532617969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,051 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,051 miles
    Test number
    116307878825
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail170,003 miles (+4,271)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,003 miles
    Test number
    579275152867
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass165,732 miles (+2,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,732 miles
    Test number
    886706861482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass163,209 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,209 miles
    Test number
    330550192725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,014 miles
    Test number
    565058758706
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail161,014 miles (+20,661)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,014 miles
    Test number
    530463659171
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass140,353 miles (+27,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,353 miles
    Test number
    437459099624
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryScreen cracked

  11. Pass112,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,742 miles
    Test number
    864881591860
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail112,742 miles (+6,529)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,742 miles
    Test number
    788697956034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/50-20 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass106,213 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,213 miles
    Test number
    136040759917
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail106,072 miles (+13,978)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,072 miles
    Test number
    977540435554
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    135004160389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater has intermitant fault

  16. Fail92,094 miles (+12,905)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,094 miles
    Test number
    392834206964
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater has intermitant fault

  17. Pass79,189 miles (+12,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    347204435194
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass66,963 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    398665234134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTwo nails in nearside rear tyre.

  19. Fail66,963 miles (+11,122)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    886975334148
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTwo nails in nearside rear tyre.

  20. Pass55,841 miles (+12,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    275891033200
    • NoteChild seat nearside rear.

  21. Pass42,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    349191742411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 SWX

Does S27 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 SWX is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 SWX?
The MOT on S27 SWX is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 SWX done?
S27 SWX was recorded at 187,135 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 10,838 miles a year.
Has S27 SWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 SWX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S27 SWX 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 S27 SWX find?
S27 SWX passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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