Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
B20 OFFMOT history
B20 OFF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,667 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 120,667 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 OFF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 OFF was last recorded at 120,667 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 7,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,529 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,138 miles
- Average per year
- 4,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,667 miles
- 2025 – 113,529 miles
- 2024 – 105,897 miles
- 2023 – 96,056 miles
- 2022 – 94,897 miles
- 2021 – 94,156 miles
- 2020 – 93,199 miles
- 2019 – 90,176 miles
- 2018 – 88,227 miles
- 2017 – 85,946 miles
- 2016 – 83,416 miles
- 2015 – 80,564 miles
- 2014 – 75,957 miles
- 2013 – 69,979 miles
- 2012 – 63,956 miles
- 2011 – 58,116 miles
- 2010 – 49,328 miles
- 2009 – 35,432 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,667 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle heavily coroded
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.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,667 miles (+7,138)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 120,667 miles
- Test number
- 890113191351
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle heavily coroded
Pass113,529 miles (+7,632)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 113,529 miles
- Test number
- 890417545285
- AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
Pass105,897 miles (+9,841)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 105,897 miles
- Test number
- 501023433135
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle and suspension components corroded
Pass96,056 miles (+1,159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 96,056 miles
- Test number
- 547216401411
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Pass94,897 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 94,897 miles
- Test number
- 858437116582
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail94,896 miles (+740)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,896 miles
- Test number
- 538513983900
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass94,156 miles (+957)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,156 miles
- Test number
- 982621394936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass93,199 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 93,199 miles
- Test number
- 566530010408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,198 miles (+3,022)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,198 miles
- Test number
- 174229046414
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Pass90,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 90,176 miles
- Test number
- 593111592004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,176 miles (+1,949)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,176 miles
- Test number
- 263188154651
- MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,227 miles (+2,281)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 88,227 miles
- Test number
- 768702717711
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass85,946 miles (+167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 85,946 miles
- Test number
- 231958917104
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,779 miles (+2,363)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 85,779 miles
- Test number
- 101192523824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,416 miles (+2,852)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 83,416 miles
- Test number
- 398352676078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass80,564 miles (+4,607)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 80,564 miles
- Test number
- 396978995072
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,957 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 75,957 miles
- Test number
- 525483614178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,953 miles (+5,974)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,953 miles
- Test number
- 269545804430
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass69,979 miles (+6,023)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 69,979 miles
- Test number
- 687652913166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,956 miles (+5,840)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 63,956 miles
- Test number
- 428031102153
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass58,116 miles (+8,788)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,116 miles
- Test number
- 118620491468
- NoteRear wiper blade deterioerated
Pass49,328 miles (+13,896)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 49,328 miles
- Test number
- 524683310118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass35,432 miles (+1,742)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 35,432 miles
- Test number
- 961623419139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 33,690 miles
- Test number
- 101443329036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about B20 OFF
- Does B20 OFF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 OFF is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on B20 OFF?
- The MOT on B20 OFF is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B20 OFF done?
- B20 OFF was recorded at 120,667 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,985 miles a year.
- Has B20 OFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 OFF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on B20 OFF 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 B20 OFF find?
- B20 OFF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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