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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

740 JLCMOT history

740 JLC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

740 JLC black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,990 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
740 JLC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

740 JLC was last recorded at 95,990 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,364 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,626 miles
Average per year
5,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,990 miles
  • 2025 – 90,364 miles
  • 2024 – 86,498 miles
  • 2023 – 82,554 miles
  • 2022 – 77,341 miles
  • 2021 – 73,367 miles
  • 2020 – 70,427 miles
  • 2019 – 65,454 miles
  • 2018 – 57,917 miles
  • 2017 – 51,005 miles
  • 2016 – 43,840 miles
  • 2015 – 37,273 miles
  • 2014 – 29,987 miles
  • 2013 – 23,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cut to sidewall no ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

  • Both front tyres worn inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,990 miles (+5,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,990 miles
    Test number
    655173028263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cut to sidewall no ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass90,364 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,364 miles
    Test number
    299117379617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,362 miles (+3,864)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,362 miles
    Test number
    160398777361
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass86,498 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,498 miles
    Test number
    165309840361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    787440686284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,554 miles (+5,213)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    286837306874
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed wired incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,341 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,341 miles
    Test number
    516185009126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,367 miles
    Test number
    535080934812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,367 miles (+2,940)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,367 miles
    Test number
    742803940713
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass70,427 miles (+4,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    926562783327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,454 miles (+7,537)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,454 miles
    Test number
    642872790283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,917 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,917 miles
    Test number
    955002493227
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges

  13. Fail57,906 miles (+6,901)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,906 miles
    Test number
    919216658395
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges

  14. Pass51,005 miles (+7,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,005 miles
    Test number
    424348032088
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted.

  15. Pass43,840 miles (+6,567)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    249011016633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    195394115048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,273 miles (+7,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    285564415022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass29,987 miles (+6,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,987 miles
    Test number
    196031024440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,435 miles
    Test number
    737807813097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 740 JLC

What vehicle is registration 740 JLC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 740 JLC on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Jan 2010. 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 740 JLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 740 JLC is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 740 JLC?
The MOT on 740 JLC is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 740 JLC done?
740 JLC was recorded at 95,990 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,584 miles a year.
Has 740 JLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 740 JLC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 740 JLC 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 740 JLC find?
740 JLC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cut to sidewall no ply or cords.

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