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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

A14 RDRMOT history

A14 RDR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

A14 RDR blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,854 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 RDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 RDR was last recorded at 123,854 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,825 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
5,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,854 miles
  • 2024 – 118,515 miles
  • 2023 – 111,734 miles
  • 2022 – 106,817 miles
  • 2021 – 101,712 miles
  • 2016 – 94,005 miles
  • 2015 – 76,659 miles
  • 2014 – 60,616 miles
  • 2013 – 59,260 miles
  • 2012 – 56,682 miles
  • 2011 – 49,332 miles
  • 2010 – 36,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,854 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both pipes going to rear brake hoses slightly corroded [3.6.B.2c]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,854 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    571593389055
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

  2. Fail123,825 miles (+5,310)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,825 miles
    Test number
    592579043736
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass118,515 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,515 miles
    Test number
    702985810394
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,515 miles (+2,305)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,515 miles
    Test number
    996174834522
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,210 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,210 miles
    Test number
    183196345417
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail116,210 miles (+4,476)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,210 miles
    Test number
    414589180794
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass111,734 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,734 miles
    Test number
    136739767023
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail111,734 miles (+4,917)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,734 miles
    Test number
    792357474558
    • DangerousNearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,817 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    321591276268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,712 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    586160900010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,706 miles (+7,701)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,706 miles
    Test number
    770968751781
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass94,005 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,005 miles
    Test number
    530400103938
    • AdvisoryBoth pipes going to rear brake hoses slightly corroded [3.6.B.2c]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail93,944 miles (+17,285)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,944 miles
    Test number
    983111171156
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth pipes going to rear brake hoses slightly corroded [3.6.B.2c]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass76,659 miles (+16,043)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,659 miles
    Test number
    479793335109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass60,616 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    768569644021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,260 miles (+2,578)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    459051053161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside offside front tyres have slight cracking on tread

  17. Pass56,682 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    586912852103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,676 miles (+7,344)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    706971852155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass49,332 miles (+13,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,332 miles
    Test number
    306410131225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass36,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,094 miles
    Test number
    430748520256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A14 RDR

Does A14 RDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 RDR is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A14 RDR?
The MOT on A14 RDR is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 RDR done?
A14 RDR was recorded at 123,854 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,717 miles a year.
Has A14 RDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 RDR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on A14 RDR 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 A14 RDR find?
A14 RDR passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front subframe corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear subframe corroded.

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