
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc
57 PAMOT history
57 PA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 181,044 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 181,044 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,614 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 57 PA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
57 PA was last recorded at 181,044 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Jun 2013: 119,594 miles, lower than 119,954 miles on 4 Jun 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 179,161 miles · 4 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,883 miles
- Average per year
- 6,614 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,044 miles
- 2025 – 179,161 miles
- 2024 – 176,941 miles
- 2023 – 176,197 miles
- 2022 – 173,062 miles
- 2021 – 168,566 miles
- 2020 – 164,599 miles
- 2019 – 158,451 miles
- 2018 – 149,953 miles
- 2017 – 144,949 miles
- 2016 – 138,730 miles
- 2015 – 132,930 miles
- 2014 – 125,365 miles
- 2013 – 119,594 miles
- 2012 – 111,414 miles
- 2011 – 100,286 miles
- 2010 – 88,986 miles
- 2009 – 80,459 miles
- 2008 – 69,218 miles
- 2007 – 57,195 miles
- 2006 – 49,287 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar / nearside and offside rubber D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack inner end joint oil seal (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear side of rear subframe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
36 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,044 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 181,044 miles
- Test number
- 458025491727
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar / nearside and offside rubber D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack inner end joint oil seal (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail181,044 miles (+1,883)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,044 miles
- Test number
- 778406390020
- Repaired at testPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar / nearside and offside rubber D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack inner end joint oil seal (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass179,161 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 179,161 miles
- Test number
- 999966342940
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on rear anti-roll bar both nearside and offside rubber D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear side of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail179,161 miles (+2,220)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,161 miles
- Test number
- 923214751662
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on rear anti-roll bar both nearside and offside rubber D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear side of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass176,941 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 176,941 miles
- Test number
- 435460025540
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear / anti roll bar both nearside and offside rubber d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear side of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail176,941 miles (+744)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,941 miles
- Test number
- 597205991430
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear / anti roll bar both nearside and offside rubber d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear side of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,197 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 176,197 miles
- Test number
- 899477267726
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer side tyre tread worn / down to 4-MM
Fail176,197 miles (+3,135)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,197 miles
- Test number
- 355280647541
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer side tyre tread worn / down to 4-MM
Pass173,062 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 173,062 miles
- Test number
- 499958017062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,051 miles (+4,485)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,051 miles
- Test number
- 822402648246
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected inner rack end joint (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn four bushes both inner and outer side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass168,566 miles (+47)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 168,566 miles
- Test number
- 372043331091
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail168,519 miles (+3,920)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,519 miles
- Test number
- 920167985793
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,599 miles (+6,148)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 164,599 miles
- Test number
- 582880423468
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,451 miles (+8,498)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 158,451 miles
- Test number
- 588745221147
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass149,953 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 149,953 miles
- Test number
- 407816355966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail149,952 miles (+5,003)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,952 miles
- Test number
- 244917792306
- DangerousOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering / rack inner end joint (2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,949 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 144,949 miles
- Test number
- 876294648046
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,730 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 138,730 miles
- Test number
- 913582585257
- AdvisoryOffside play in steering rack / inner end joint
Fail138,730 miles (+5,800)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,730 miles
- Test number
- 818090272115
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside play in steering rack / inner end joint
Pass132,930 miles (+7,565)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 132,930 miles
- Test number
- 509139145184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass125,365 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 125,365 miles
- Test number
- 135317864165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside rear wheel tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge
Fail125,365 miles (+5,771)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,365 miles
- Test number
- 948787764172
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside rear wheel tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge
Pass119,594 miles (-360)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 119,594 miles
- Test number
- 786926953131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,954 miles (+8,540)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,954 miles
- Test number
- 409765253166
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,414 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 111,414 miles
- Test number
- 289740772408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail111,414 miles (+11,128)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,414 miles
- Test number
- 968597662136
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass100,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 100,286 miles
- Test number
- 419359851162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,286 miles (+11,300)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,286 miles
- Test number
- 666198651187
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass88,986 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 88,986 miles
- Test number
- 731175140153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail88,986 miles (+8,527)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,986 miles
- Test number
- 833965840141
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass80,459 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 80,459 miles
- Test number
- 223376449110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail80,459 miles (+11,241)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,459 miles
- Test number
- 273556549178
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,218 miles (+12,023)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 69,218 miles
- Test number
- 420501778105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,195 miles (+7,908)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 57,195 miles
- Test number
- 322976067169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,287 miles (+186)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 49,287 miles
- Test number
- 670192676134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,101 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,101 miles
- Test number
- 342986666172
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about 57 PA
- What vehicle is registration 57 PA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 57 PA on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 Mar 2001. 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 57 PA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 57 PA is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 57 PA?
- The MOT on 57 PA is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 57 PA done?
- 57 PA was recorded at 181,044 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 6,614 miles a year.
- Has 57 PA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 57 PA has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on 57 PA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 57 PA find?
- 57 PA passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar / nearside and offside rubber d bushes; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.
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