Mercedes-Benz GL
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 3,996 cc
T55 OLUMOT history
T55 OLU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 21 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 184,994 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 OLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- GL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 OLU was last recorded at 184,994 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 9,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,391 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,603 miles
- Average per year
- 9,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,994 miles
- 2025 – 175,391 miles
- 2024 – 157,440 miles
- 2023 – 141,795 miles
- 2022 – 123,300 miles
- 2021 – 107,542 miles
- 2020 – 105,842 miles
- 2019 – 96,999 miles
- 2018 – 88,126 miles
- 2017 – 75,624 miles
- 2016 – 72,728 miles
- 2015 – 70,299 miles
- 2014 – 68,423 miles
- 2013 – 66,881 miles
- 2011 – 60,362 miles
- 2010 – 45,715 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,994 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,994 miles (+9,603)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 184,994 miles
- Test number
- 769849923986
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass175,391 miles (+17,951)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 175,391 miles
- Test number
- 827488524846
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryMultiple chips on screen
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass157,440 miles (+447)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 157,440 miles
- Test number
- 848644715924
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail156,993 miles (+15,198)2 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,993 miles
- Test number
- 288497154192
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass141,795 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 141,795 miles
- Test number
- 743260616959
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
Fail141,795 miles (+18,495)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,795 miles
- Test number
- 283673807169
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
Pass123,300 miles (+15,758)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 123,300 miles
- Test number
- 900746200312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,542 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 107,542 miles
- Test number
- 881544090278
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Fail107,542 miles (+1,700)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,542 miles
- Test number
- 980428551842
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,842 miles (+8,843)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 105,842 miles
- Test number
- 343697439468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,999 miles (+8,873)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 96,999 miles
- Test number
- 565225862702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 88,126 miles
- Test number
- 398499924188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,126 miles (+12,502)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,126 miles
- Test number
- 749233770424
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass75,624 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,624 miles
- Test number
- 429907811382
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail75,623 miles (+2,895)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,623 miles
- Test number
- 165161227256
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,728 miles (+2,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 72,728 miles
- Test number
- 352104727076
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,299 miles (+1,876)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 70,299 miles
- Test number
- 127282345464
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass68,423 miles (+1,542)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,423 miles
- Test number
- 837606854050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,881 miles (+6,519)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,881 miles
- Test number
- 995613363089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,362 miles (+14,647)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 60,362 miles
- Test number
- 818949731343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,715 miles (+10,526)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 45,715 miles
- Test number
- 454221440435
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,189 miles
- Test number
- 822499970015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 OLU
- Does T55 OLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 OLU is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 OLU?
- The MOT on T55 OLU is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 OLU done?
- T55 OLU was recorded at 184,994 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,112 miles a year.
- Has T55 OLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 OLU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T55 OLU 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 T55 OLU find?
- T55 OLU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both.; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear lower rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 3 more.
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