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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

BEF 303MOT history

BEF 303 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

BEF 303 silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,449 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BEF 303
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BEF 303 was last recorded at 70,449 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,741 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
708 miles
Average per year
2,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,449 miles
  • 2025 – 69,741 miles
  • 2024 – 69,068 miles
  • 2023 – 68,249 miles
  • 2022 – 66,474 miles
  • 2021 – 65,327 miles
  • 2019 – 62,889 miles
  • 2018 – 57,568 miles
  • 2017 – 54,677 miles
  • 2016 – 50,673 miles
  • 2015 – 45,336 miles
  • 2014 – 42,013 miles
  • 2013 – 37,808 miles
  • 2012 – 30,010 miles
  • 2011 – 26,057 miles
  • 2010 – 24,929 miles
  • 2009 – 22,140 miles
  • 2008 – 18,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,449 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,449 miles (+708)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    234949236460
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,741 miles (+673)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,741 miles
    Test number
    737465638180
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,068 miles (+819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    977358043790
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,249 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,249 miles
    Test number
    440409724411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel at maximum

  5. Fail68,248 miles (+1,774)1 dangerous5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    997393671912
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel at maximum

  6. Pass66,474 miles (+1,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    274178846139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass65,327 miles (+2,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    664830890226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,889 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,889 miles
    Test number
    306685435606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,568 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,568 miles
    Test number
    679072669134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,677 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,677 miles
    Test number
    779981323441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,673 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    118448568739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,651 miles (+5,315)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    256796042377
    • FailureFront Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

  13. Pass45,336 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    252674047292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,013 miles (+4,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,013 miles
    Test number
    335003484473
    • 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)

  15. Fail37,808 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    806438073289
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass37,808 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    935558373288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,010 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,010 miles
    Test number
    825119572240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,057 miles
    Test number
    209356671258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,057 miles (+1,128)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,057 miles
    Test number
    255116371294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass24,929 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,929 miles
    Test number
    384168070472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,140 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,140 miles
    Test number
    512542299290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,719 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,719 miles
    Test number
    272988188221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,704 miles
    Test number
    941225588118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BEF 303

What vehicle is registration BEF 303 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BEF 303 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 22 Jul 2005. 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 BEF 303 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BEF 303 is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on BEF 303?
The MOT on BEF 303 is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BEF 303 done?
BEF 303 was recorded at 70,449 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,946 miles a year.
Has BEF 303 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BEF 303 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on BEF 303 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 BEF 303 find?
BEF 303 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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