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Mercedes-Benz GL

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 3,996 cc

V31 MRWMOT history

V31 MRW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
106,091 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 MRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V31 MRW was last recorded at 106,091 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,819 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,272 miles
Average per year
5,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,091 miles
  • 2024 – 102,819 miles
  • 2023 – 102,458 miles
  • 2022 – 99,210 miles
  • 2020 – 90,416 miles
  • 2019 – 86,380 miles
  • 2018 – 77,257 miles
  • 2017 – 74,062 miles
  • 2016 – 67,939 miles
  • 2015 – 58,357 miles
  • 2014 – 49,207 miles
  • 2013 – 44,905 miles
  • 2012 – 32,788 miles
  • 2011 – 21,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,091 miles
  • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pedal going to floor (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear subframe undersealed
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,091 miles (+3,272)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,091 miles
    Test number
    802098834475
    • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pedal going to floor (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe undersealed
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass102,819 miles (+361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,819 miles
    Test number
    342526488831
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  3. Pass102,458 miles (+3,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,458 miles
    Test number
    737727338630
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  4. Pass99,210 miles (+8,794)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,210 miles
    Test number
    756296321533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,416 miles (+4,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,416 miles
    Test number
    112870928181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,380 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    709533858299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail86,310 miles (+9,053)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,310 miles
    Test number
    137642086359
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass77,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    266991579888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail77,257 miles (+3,195)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    267279986987
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass74,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,062 miles
    Test number
    488849840397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,062 miles (+317)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,062 miles
    Test number
    475351810143
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail73,745 miles (+5,806)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,745 miles
    Test number
    195574571275
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear flexi hose above axel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to flexi hose above axel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisorySuspension locking system inoprative

  13. Pass67,939 miles (+9,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,939 miles
    Test number
    832563491948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished and cracking

  14. Pass58,357 miles (+9,150)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,357 miles
    Test number
    616732835276
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail49,207 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    129315204216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass49,207 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    758975104264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,905 miles (+12,117)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,905 miles
    Test number
    835063783162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,788 miles (+11,329)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,788 miles
    Test number
    355536782158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  19. Pass21,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,459 miles
    Test number
    786226581131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 MRW

Does V31 MRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 MRW expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 MRW?
The MOT on V31 MRW expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 MRW done?
V31 MRW was recorded at 106,091 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,696 miles a year.
Has V31 MRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 MRW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 MRW 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 V31 MRW find?
V31 MRW failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; brake performance unable to be tested pedal going to floor, and 7 more.

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