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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

2829 HKMOT history

2829 HK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 125,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

2829 HK black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,648 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2829 HK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2829 HK was last recorded at 125,648 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,964 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
684 miles
Average per year
3,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,648 miles
  • 2025 – 124,964 miles
  • 2024 – 124,391 miles
  • 2023 – 123,874 miles
  • 2022 – 123,159 miles
  • 2021 – 122,604 miles
  • 2020 – 122,012 miles
  • 2019 – 120,558 miles
  • 2018 – 118,672 miles
  • 2017 – 116,817 miles
  • 2016 – 114,335 miles
  • 2015 – 111,841 miles
  • 2014 – 109,417 miles
  • 2013 – 106,396 miles
  • 2012 – 100,853 miles
  • 2011 – 95,020 miles
  • 2010 – 89,956 miles
  • 2009 – 84,285 miles
  • 2008 – 78,372 miles
  • 2007 – 71,553 miles
  • 2006 – 65,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,648 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

35 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,648 miles (+684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,648 miles
    Test number
    293986589410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,964 miles (+573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,964 miles
    Test number
    385797951909
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,391 miles
    Test number
    281524657549
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,391 miles (+517)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,391 miles
    Test number
    901814282470
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,874 miles (+715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,874 miles
    Test number
    954116056773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass123,159 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,159 miles
    Test number
    832320468303
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,604 miles
    Test number
    887842597660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,604 miles (+592)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,604 miles
    Test number
    998185410465
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass122,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    122,012 miles
    Test number
    350986675328
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section c.a.t (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail122,012 miles (+1,454)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,012 miles
    Test number
    742907613283
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section c.a.t (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass120,558 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,558 miles
    Test number
    866494701579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail120,558 miles (+1,886)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,558 miles
    Test number
    779156974850
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass118,672 miles (+1,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    591247045188
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass116,817 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,817 miles
    Test number
    547191540819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,811 miles (+2,476)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,811 miles
    Test number
    669809246000
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slight blow
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass114,335 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,335 miles
    Test number
    585585529332
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack joint play

  17. Fail114,332 miles (+2,491)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,332 miles
    Test number
    664751592191
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack joint play

  18. Pass111,841 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    866988935183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail111,804 miles (+2,387)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    637081435157
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass109,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,417 miles
    Test number
    769857624187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail109,417 miles (+3,021)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,417 miles
    Test number
    258706224491
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass106,396 miles (+24)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,396 miles
    Test number
    277623313152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Fail106,372 miles (+5,519)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,372 miles
    Test number
    248208403418
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass100,853 miles (+5,833)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,853 miles
    Test number
    165961512112
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre scrubbing off inside edge
    • NoteSlight play in passenger rear balljoint

  25. Pass95,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    318159321195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,020 miles (+5,064)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    698029521101
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in passenger side balljoint rear

  27. Pass89,956 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    571397930185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail89,955 miles (+5,670)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,955 miles
    Test number
    152720030134
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass84,285 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    443476329172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass78,372 miles (+6,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    580105518159
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass71,553 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,553 miles
    Test number
    361764337105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass65,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    393177436135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail65,513 miles (+3,155)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    993786036188
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  34. Pass62,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    172230366451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  35. Fail62,358 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    692310266074
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 2829 HK

What vehicle is registration 2829 HK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2829 HK on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Mar 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2829 HK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2829 HK is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2829 HK?
The MOT on 2829 HK is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2829 HK done?
2829 HK was recorded at 125,648 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,142 miles a year.
Has 2829 HK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2829 HK has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 2829 HK 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 2829 HK find?
2829 HK passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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