Mercedes-Benz GLS
Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,987 cc
X18 ABUMOT history
X18 ABU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GLS first used on 27 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 108,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 108,396 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 ABU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- GLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 27 Apr 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 ABU was last recorded at 108,396 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 108,396 miles · 1 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 14,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,396 miles
- 2025 – 85,994 miles
- 2024 – 66,962 miles
- 2023 – 55,071 miles
- 2022 – 41,680 miles
- 2021 – 33,760 miles
- 2020 – 21,279 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,396 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 18 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 108,396 miles
- Test number
- 951797161691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,396 miles (+22,402)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,396 miles
- Test number
- 492865816678
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner side (on the limit) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,994 miles (+129)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 85,994 miles
- Test number
- 855477881421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,865 miles (+18,903)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,865 miles
- Test number
- 365457437358
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,962 miles (+99)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 66,962 miles
- Test number
- 965272951394
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail66,863 miles (+11,792)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,863 miles
- Test number
- 685286638422
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,071 miles (+13,391)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 55,071 miles
- Test number
- 424090178995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,680 miles (+7,920)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 41,680 miles
- Test number
- 761572767884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,760 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 33,760 miles
- Test number
- 262172360984
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail33,760 miles (+12,481)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,760 miles
- Test number
- 279397312737
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass21,279 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 21,279 miles
- Test number
- 827371367426
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 718352318101
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about X18 ABU
- Does X18 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 ABU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 ABU?
- The MOT on X18 ABU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 ABU done?
- X18 ABU was recorded at 108,396 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 14,378 miles a year.
- Has X18 ABU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 ABU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X18 ABU 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 X18 ABU find?
- X18 ABU passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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