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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

490 UTOMOT history

490 UTO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

490 UTO silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,964 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
490 UTO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

490 UTO was last recorded at 96,964 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 20,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2019: 62,938 miles, lower than 86,758 miles on 3 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,095 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
20,869 miles
Average per year
5,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,964 miles
  • 2024 – 76,095 miles
  • 2021 – 74,482 miles
  • 2020 – 70,282 miles
  • 2019 – 62,938 miles
  • 2018 – 86,758 miles
  • 2017 – 49,452 miles
  • 2016 – 42,253 miles
  • 2015 – 35,671 miles
  • 2014 – 29,408 miles
  • 2013 – 22,953 miles
  • 2012 – 17,044 miles
  • 2011 – 13,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,964 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,964 miles (+20,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    946060316207
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass76,095 miles (+1,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    946759398525
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass74,482 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,482 miles
    Test number
    151609481784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across a axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive left side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,482 miles (+4,200)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,482 miles
    Test number
    118193537262
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across a axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive left side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    690828737532
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,282 miles (+7,344)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    535293736001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,938 miles (-23,820)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,938 miles
    Test number
    582304521112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,758 miles (+37,306)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,758 miles
    Test number
    766604510263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,452 miles (+7,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    255361343732
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  10. Pass42,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,253 miles
    Test number
    393049130947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,253 miles (+6,582)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,253 miles
    Test number
    801691184763
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass35,671 miles (+6,263)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,671 miles
    Test number
    625547495049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,408 miles (+6,455)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,408 miles
    Test number
    825479874064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass22,953 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,953 miles
    Test number
    725131283079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,044 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,044 miles
    Test number
    797436872047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,020 miles
    Test number
    378927981062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 490 UTO

What vehicle is registration 490 UTO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 490 UTO on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Mar 2008. 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 490 UTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 490 UTO is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 490 UTO?
The MOT on 490 UTO is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 490 UTO done?
490 UTO was recorded at 96,964 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,721 miles a year.
Has 490 UTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 490 UTO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on 490 UTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 490 UTO find?
490 UTO passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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