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Mercedes-Benz GL

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,996 cc

W5 BEGMOT history

W5 BEG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 23 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
125,733 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 BEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

W5 BEG was last recorded at 125,733 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,582 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,151 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,733 miles
  • 2025 – 123,582 miles
  • 2024 – 117,161 miles
  • 2023 – 111,743 miles
  • 2022 – 102,525 miles
  • 2021 – 94,886 miles
  • 2020 – 88,643 miles
  • 2019 – 81,770 miles
  • 2018 – 72,793 miles
  • 2017 – 63,161 miles
  • 2016 – 50,206 miles
  • 2015 – 40,716 miles
  • 2014 – 29,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,733 miles
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,733 miles (+2,151)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,733 miles
    Test number
    780694270432
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass123,582 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,582 miles
    Test number
    588539770305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,579 miles (+6,418)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,579 miles
    Test number
    622791454998
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  4. Pass117,161 miles (+5,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,161 miles
    Test number
    594447538025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass111,743 miles (+9,218)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    719700262215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,525 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,525 miles
    Test number
    619436615098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,886 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,886 miles
    Test number
    430177383648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,643 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    210391171805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,770 miles (+8,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,770 miles
    Test number
    150413025072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,793 miles (+9,632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,793 miles
    Test number
    522962378084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,161 miles (+12,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,161 miles
    Test number
    581683488100
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low
  12. Pass50,206 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    353088604399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,181 miles (+9,465)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,181 miles
    Test number
    453404663403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass40,716 miles (+10,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    952683564026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    417254974216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 BEG

Does W5 BEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 BEG expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 BEG?
The MOT on W5 BEG expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 BEG done?
W5 BEG was recorded at 125,733 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has W5 BEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 BEG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 BEG 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 W5 BEG find?
W5 BEG failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects: driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; offside front service brake excessively binding.

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