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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

97 MTMOT history

97 MT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

97 MT 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 7 May 2027
Mileage
116,040 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 MT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 MT was last recorded at 116,040 miles on 8 May 2026, 3,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,791 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,249 miles
Average per year
7,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,040 miles
  • 2025 – 112,791 miles
  • 2024 – 109,145 miles
  • 2023 – 104,913 miles
  • 2022 – 98,322 miles
  • 2021 – 91,673 miles
  • 2020 – 82,626 miles
  • 2019 – 75,282 miles
  • 2018 – 62,851 miles
  • 2017 – 52,080 miles
  • 2016 – 42,722 miles
  • 2014 – 31,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,040 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,040 miles (+3,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,040 miles
    Test number
    297768902918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass112,791 miles (+3,646)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    112,791 miles
    Test number
    421537428837
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass109,145 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    542386498955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,135 miles (+4,222)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,135 miles
    Test number
    303696895810
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass104,913 miles (+6,591)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    246870437683
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,322 miles (+6,649)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    602019951465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,673 miles (+9,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    961021129063
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight scrubbing on iner edges

  8. Pass82,626 miles (+84)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,626 miles
    Test number
    475672118386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail82,542 miles (+7,260)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,542 miles
    Test number
    381466622934
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass75,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    186450995423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail75,282 miles (+2,938)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    626794542379
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass72,344 miles (+9,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    72,344 miles
    Test number
    918435765015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,851 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    784944594640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,850 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,850 miles
    Test number
    524587162879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,001 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    781564739840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,080 miles
    Test number
    371187051289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,080 miles (+9,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,080 miles
    Test number
    717150714959
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass42,722 miles (+10,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,722 miles
    Test number
    473970446938
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected.

  19. Pass31,978 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,978 miles
    Test number
    905783364308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,319 miles
    Test number
    265853034486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 97 MT

What vehicle is registration 97 MT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 MT on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 29 Jul 2011. 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 97 MT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 MT is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 MT?
The MOT on 97 MT is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 MT done?
97 MT was recorded at 116,040 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,485 miles a year.
Has 97 MT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 MT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 97 MT 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 97 MT find?
97 MT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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