Mercedes-Benz GL
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc
Y23 ALAMOT history
Y23 ALA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 143,333 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,258 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y23 ALA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- GL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y23 ALA was last recorded at 143,333 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 17,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,471 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,862 miles
- Average per year
- 11,258 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,333 miles
- 2025 – 125,471 miles
- 2024 – 112,337 miles
- 2022 – 104,375 miles
- 2021 – 92,553 miles
- 2020 – 86,999 miles
- 2019 – 80,321 miles
- 2018 – 64,163 miles
- 2017 – 49,937 miles
- 2016 – 35,358 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Under panels fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 22 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,333 miles (+17,862)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 143,333 miles
- Test number
- 928406338922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,471 miles (+13,134)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 125,471 miles
- Test number
- 284652642946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,337 miles (+7,962)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 112,337 miles
- Test number
- 926406120187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,375 miles (+11,822)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,375 miles
- Test number
- 286311056512
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 92,553 miles
- Test number
- 856769330463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,553 miles (+5,554)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,553 miles
- Test number
- 608847356810
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass86,999 miles (+6,678)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 86,999 miles
- Test number
- 219352198712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,321 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,321 miles
- Test number
- 118785744720
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder panels fitted obscuring some components
Fail80,319 miles (+16,156)3 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,319 miles
- Test number
- 389892768817
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1.3mm 295 / 40 R21 111W XL (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE WORN TO 1.1MM (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE AT 1.4MM (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM. REQUIRES REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder panels fitted obscuring some components
Pass64,163 miles (+14,226)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 64,163 miles
- Test number
- 635656217081
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass49,937 miles (+14,579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 49,937 miles
- Test number
- 825922246499
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass35,358 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 35,358 miles
- Test number
- 395209697747
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to legal limit
Questions about Y23 ALA
- Does Y23 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 ALA is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y23 ALA?
- The MOT on Y23 ALA is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y23 ALA done?
- Y23 ALA was recorded at 143,333 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 11,258 miles a year.
- Has Y23 ALA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y23 ALA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y23 ALA 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 Y23 ALA find?
- Y23 ALA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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