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Mercedes-Benz GL

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 5,461 cc

V30 ARAMOT history

V30 ARA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 8 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,046 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 ARA was last recorded at 87,046 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 3,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,715 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,331 miles
Average per year
5,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,046 miles
  • 2025 – 83,715 miles
  • 2024 – 78,799 miles
  • 2023 – 74,107 miles
  • 2022 – 63,077 miles
  • 2021 – 62,442 miles
  • 2020 – 57,853 miles
  • 2019 – 46,230 miles
  • 2018 – 41,703 miles
  • 2017 – 35,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,046 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray misty with oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,046 miles (+3,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,046 miles
    Test number
    198062210582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray misty with oil

  2. Pass83,715 miles (+4,916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,715 miles
    Test number
    154406838243
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obstructing clear view of some items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray misty with oil

  3. Pass78,799 miles (+4,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    349564479933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

  4. Pass74,107 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,107 miles
    Test number
    822825697713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,222 miles (+5,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    531781119206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,077 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,077 miles
    Test number
    672180754817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,442 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    489945320918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,853 miles (+11,623)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    645232247522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,230 miles
    Test number
    499952387880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  10. Fail46,230 miles (+4,527)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,230 miles
    Test number
    864985034447
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  11. Pass41,703 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,703 miles
    Test number
    716335473753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,702 miles (+6,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    395656615822
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass35,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,586 miles
    Test number
    594446136493
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing screen

Questions about V30 ARA

Does V30 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 ARA is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 ARA?
The MOT on V30 ARA is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 ARA done?
V30 ARA was recorded at 87,046 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 5,571 miles a year.
Has V30 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 ARA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on V30 ARA 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 V30 ARA find?
V30 ARA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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