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Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc

Y1 EADMOT history

Y1 EAD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz G-Class first used on 20 Jul 2015. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
83,281 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 EAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
G-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y1 EAD was last recorded at 83,281 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 13,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,124 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,157 miles
Average per year
8,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,281 miles
  • 2025 – 70,124 miles
  • 2024 – 62,980 miles
  • 2023 – 62,936 miles
  • 2022 – 52,288 miles
  • 2021 – 28,821 miles
  • 2020 – 21,969 miles
  • 2019 – 18,581 miles
  • 2018 – 15,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,281 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,281 miles (+13,157)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    560179071705
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass70,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,124 miles
    Test number
    954183898386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,124 miles (+720)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,124 miles
    Test number
    614916869697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass69,404 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    351154948644
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive transmission box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail69,362 miles (+6,382)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    613717596313
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end dust cover slightly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end dust cover slightly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and worn on inner edge 305/35/23 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre between 2-3mm in places and worn on inner edge 305/35/23 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass62,980 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    140900124621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear tyre. bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront indicators flah in different modes
  7. Fail62,936 miles (+10,648)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,936 miles
    Test number
    297439433121
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear pipe next to nsr tyre. mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront indicators have different flashing modes
  8. Pass52,288 miles (+23,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,288 miles
    Test number
    428236573486
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn outer edge
  9. Pass28,821 miles (+6,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    395368955816
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass21,969 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    21,969 miles
    Test number
    335330059456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,688 miles (+3,107)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,688 miles
    Test number
    521585287762
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both worn starting to perish (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass18,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    18,581 miles
    Test number
    132685405718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  13. Fail18,581 miles (+2,717)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,581 miles
    Test number
    203103796922
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  14. Pass15,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    15,864 miles
    Test number
    285805637640
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

Questions about Y1 EAD

Does Y1 EAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y1 EAD expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y1 EAD?
The MOT on Y1 EAD expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y1 EAD done?
Y1 EAD was recorded at 83,281 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 8,113 miles a year.
Has Y1 EAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 EAD has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y1 EAD 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 Y1 EAD find?
Y1 EAD failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has excessive play; offside front steering linkage ball joint has excessive play; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 3 more.

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