2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 3.0L Diesel · S1 GTN
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2015. Recorded mileage 89,689 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GL
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S1 GTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 89,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S1 GTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz Gl (S1 GTN) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
S1 GTN Mileage History
- 09/05/202381,647 mi
- 09/05/202381,647 mi
- 08/05/202483,346 mi+1,699 mi
- 08/05/202586,163 mi+2,817 mi
- 07/05/202689,689 mi+3,526 mi
Average of roughly 2,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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