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Mercedes-Benz GL

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

Y26 DGWMOT history

Y26 DGW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz GL first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,256 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 DGW
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 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 DGW was last recorded at 70,256 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,255 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,256 miles
  • 2025 – 64,656 miles
  • 2024 – 59,075 miles
  • 2023 – 55,667 miles
  • 2022 – 53,421 miles
  • 2021 – 51,353 miles
  • 2020 – 49,222 miles
  • 2019 – 44,686 miles
  • 2018 – 44,341 miles
  • 2017 – 41,249 miles
  • 2016 – 38,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,256 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,256 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    302439195523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail70,255 miles (+37)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,255 miles
    Test number
    655695483513
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail70,218 miles (+5,562)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    257592755126
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass64,656 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,656 miles
    Test number
    971737903026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,075 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    775622197453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,667 miles (+2,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,667 miles
    Test number
    602000248992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass53,421 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,421 miles
    Test number
    681861000116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,353 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    857318909653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,299 miles (+2,077)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    534839235321
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass49,222 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,222 miles
    Test number
    447383332603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,216 miles (+4,530)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    467767036899
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass44,686 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,686 miles
    Test number
    939462581883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,341 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    185347559588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,762 miles (+2,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,762 miles
    Test number
    216771896719
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured
  15. Pass41,249 miles (+3,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,249 miles
    Test number
    120368365587
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and underbody covers fitted some parts obscured
  16. Pass38,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,120 miles
    Test number
    224735139941
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Questions about Y26 DGW

Does Y26 DGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 DGW is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 DGW?
The MOT on Y26 DGW is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 DGW done?
Y26 DGW was recorded at 70,256 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,263 miles a year.
Has Y26 DGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 DGW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 DGW 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 Y26 DGW find?
Y26 DGW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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