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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

978 NNMMOT history

978 NNM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

978 NNM silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,489 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
978 NNM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

978 NNM was last recorded at 140,489 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 8,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2013: 48,213 miles, lower than 63,932 miles on 29 Dec 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,373 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,116 miles
Average per year
7,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,489 miles
  • 2025 – 132,373 miles
  • 2024 – 123,106 miles
  • 2023 – 115,677 miles
  • 2022 – 106,536 miles
  • 2021 – 102,262 miles
  • 2020 – 98,688 miles
  • 2019 – 93,119 miles
  • 2018 – 90,150 miles
  • 2017 – 88,563 miles
  • 2015 – 83,185 miles
  • 2014 – 63,613 miles
  • 2013 – 48,213 miles
  • 2012 – 63,932 miles
  • 2011 – 34,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,489 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Engine bay covers and under body trays

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,489 miles (+8,116)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,489 miles
    Test number
    798703330835
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass132,373 miles (+9,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,373 miles
    Test number
    228142080641
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear markers

  3. Pass123,106 miles (+7,429)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,106 miles
    Test number
    262288795869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,677 miles (+9,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    498555251280
    • AdvisoryCv boots perished

  5. Pass106,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,536 miles
    Test number
    753944056771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,536 miles (+4,274)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,536 miles
    Test number
    122060441804
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,262 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,262 miles
    Test number
    644748487026
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays

  8. Pass98,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    292935188029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake system checked and adjusted
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays

  9. Fail98,688 miles (+5,569)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,688 miles
    Test number
    489916603536
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake system checked and adjusted
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays

  10. Pass93,119 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    552912040860
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail93,119 miles (+2,969)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    523671929932
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,150 miles (+1,587)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    625314503841
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp has condensation in it

  13. Pass88,563 miles (+5,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,563 miles
    Test number
    160853605893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has repair on inner side
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just passed test advise hand brake system checked

  14. Pass83,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,185 miles
    Test number
    333012085111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,185 miles (+19,572)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,185 miles
    Test number
    833112884011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  16. Pass63,613 miles (+15,400)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,613 miles
    Test number
    318314574437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,213 miles (-15,719)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,213 miles
    Test number
    825007573252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,932 miles (+29,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,932 miles
    Test number
    999244462324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    215260041395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 978 NNM

What vehicle is registration 978 NNM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 978 NNM on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Dec 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 978 NNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 978 NNM is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 978 NNM?
The MOT on 978 NNM is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 978 NNM done?
978 NNM was recorded at 140,489 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,209 miles a year.
Has 978 NNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 978 NNM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on 978 NNM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 978 NNM find?
978 NNM passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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