Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc
6539 JHMOT history
6539 JH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 118,523 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 118,523 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 6539 JH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
6539 JH was last recorded at 118,523 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Aug 2016: 88,441 miles, lower than 89,024 miles on 21 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 118,523 miles · 4 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,523 miles
- 2025 – 116,235 miles
- 2024 – 113,777 miles
- 2023 – 111,923 miles
- 2021 – 107,913 miles
- 2020 – 106,526 miles
- 2019 – 104,407 miles
- 2018 – 101,026 miles
- 2017 – 93,062 miles
- 2016 – 88,441 miles
- 2015 – 89,024 miles
- 2014 – 78,048 miles
- 2013 – 75,201 miles
- 2012 – 71,331 miles
- 2011 – 66,188 miles
- 2010 – 58,786 miles
- 2009 – 51,850 miles
- 2008 – 44,711 miles
- 2007 – 36,814 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,523 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 component ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,523 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 118,523 miles
- Test number
- 214553732561
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail118,523 miles (+2,288)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,523 miles
- Test number
- 638941496136
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,235 miles (+2,458)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 116,235 miles
- Test number
- 315398367830
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass113,777 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 113,777 miles
- Test number
- 439689976429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail113,750 miles (+1,827)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,750 miles
- Test number
- 705644036496
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,923 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 111,923 miles
- Test number
- 919062680584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,846 miles (+3,933)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,846 miles
- Test number
- 685758275544
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass107,913 miles (+82)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 107,913 miles
- Test number
- 928383468472
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail107,831 miles (+1,305)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,831 miles
- Test number
- 911743506161
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Actual result 2.23m-1; man. limit 0.8m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,526 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 106,526 miles
- Test number
- 226089207224
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,526 miles (+2,119)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,526 miles
- Test number
- 523652036769
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,407 miles (+3,381)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 104,407 miles
- Test number
- 135168727275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass101,026 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 101,026 miles
- Test number
- 826379580028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,024 miles (+7,962)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,024 miles
- Test number
- 996665554012
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,062 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 93,062 miles
- Test number
- 490147436781
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail93,062 miles (+4,621)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,062 miles
- Test number
- 793378081370
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 88,441 miles
- Test number
- 610768475095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,441 miles (-583)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,441 miles
- Test number
- 426471922814
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass89,024 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 89,024 miles
- Test number
- 130029126347
- AdvisoryFront auto headlight aim adjusting linkage broken
Fail84,639 miles (+6,591)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,639 miles
- Test number
- 682843430822
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront auto headlight aim adjusting linkage broken
Pass78,048 miles (+2,847)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 78,048 miles
- Test number
- 739060534252
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,201 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 75,201 miles
- Test number
- 167886923217
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail75,201 miles (+3,870)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,201 miles
- Test number
- 865987013274
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass71,331 miles (+5,143)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 71,331 miles
- Test number
- 238151192453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,188 miles (+7,402)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 66,188 miles
- Test number
- 167479701220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 58,786 miles
- Test number
- 334682610421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,786 miles (+6,936)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,786 miles
- Test number
- 841521610271
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,850 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 51,850 miles
- Test number
- 112449709258
- NoteBall hitch protrusion from rear bumper 19cm.
Fail51,850 miles (+7,139)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,850 miles
- Test number
- 322328809290
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBall hitch protrusion from rear bumper 19cm.
Pass44,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 44,711 miles
- Test number
- 224031228222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,711 miles (+7,897)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,711 miles
- Test number
- 520921328213
- FailureNearside Front 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)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass36,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,814 miles
- Test number
- 312210657421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 6539 JH
- What vehicle is registration 6539 JH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 6539 JH on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 22 Sept 2004. 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 6539 JH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6539 JH is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 6539 JH?
- The MOT on 6539 JH is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 6539 JH done?
- 6539 JH was recorded at 118,523 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
- Has 6539 JH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 6539 JH has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on 6539 JH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 6539 JH find?
- 6539 JH passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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