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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

AY 853MOT history

AY 853 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

AY 853 silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
172,624 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AY 853
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

AY 853 was last recorded at 172,624 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,624 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,624 miles
  • 2024 – 165,972 miles
  • 2023 – 157,808 miles
  • 2022 – 148,957 miles
  • 2021 – 141,052 miles
  • 2020 – 134,364 miles
  • 2019 – 128,902 miles
  • 2018 – 118,559 miles
  • 2017 – 107,455 miles
  • 2016 – 93,761 miles
  • 2015 – 90,585 miles
  • 2014 – 87,369 miles
  • 2013 – 84,259 miles
  • 2012 – 80,720 miles
  • 2011 – 76,953 miles
  • 2010 – 71,181 miles
  • 2009 – 65,480 miles
  • 2008 – 57,296 miles
  • 2007 – 42,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,624 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    172,624 miles
    Test number
    792864543576
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail172,624 miles (+6,652)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,624 miles
    Test number
    872983741500
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,972 miles (+8,164)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,972 miles
    Test number
    865228278017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,808 miles
    Test number
    620255019451
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail157,808 miles (+8,851)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,808 miles
    Test number
    576215271017
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,957 miles
    Test number
    418609123055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  7. Fail148,957 miles (+7,905)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,957 miles
    Test number
    492034207814
    • DangerousBrake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both leaking next to fuel tank. The brake pipes go from the front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on back of rear axel. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass141,052 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,052 miles
    Test number
    709463581111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side steering rack inner joint has slight play

  9. Fail141,052 miles (+6,688)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,052 miles
    Test number
    669613533901
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side steering rack inner joint has slight play

  10. Pass134,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,364 miles
    Test number
    551656669269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,364 miles (+5,462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,364 miles
    Test number
    242675367857
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass128,902 miles (+10,343)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,902 miles
    Test number
    139705673562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes coming from front next to rear wheel. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion, in engine bay next to alternator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass118,559 miles (+11,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,559 miles
    Test number
    810351122623
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass107,455 miles (+11,369)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,455 miles
    Test number
    780556362813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,086 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,086 miles
    Test number
    443693367034
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail96,084 miles (+2,323)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,084 miles
    Test number
    459822608437
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor bracket broken (1.7.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,761 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,761 miles
    Test number
    654178013447
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail93,761 miles (+3,176)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,761 miles
    Test number
    658173766689
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush end D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass90,585 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    789745185075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,369 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,369 miles
    Test number
    485778984064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,324 miles (+3,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    117436284099
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass84,259 miles (+3,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,259 miles
    Test number
    328162393045
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass80,720 miles (+3,767)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,720 miles
    Test number
    476119282020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen wipers worn

  24. Pass76,953 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,953 miles
    Test number
    476114281037
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering tight

  25. Fail76,952 miles (+5,771)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,952 miles
    Test number
    148764081003
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering tight

  26. Pass71,181 miles (+5,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    442420370079
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass65,480 miles (+8,184)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    411168479045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak gearbox pipe
    • NoteOsf 275/55/17 tyre edge wear

  28. Pass57,296 miles (+14,942)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,296 miles
    Test number
    750600288099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    923165027092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AY 853

What vehicle is registration AY 853 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AY 853 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Jan 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 AY 853 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AY 853 is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on AY 853?
The MOT on AY 853 is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AY 853 done?
AY 853 was recorded at 172,624 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,945 miles a year.
Has AY 853 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AY 853 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on AY 853 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 AY 853 find?
AY 853 passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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