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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

BF 5014MOT history

BF 5014 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 18 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

BF 5014 black 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 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
145,596 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BF 5014
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BF 5014 was last recorded at 145,596 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 7,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,377 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,219 miles
Average per year
7,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,596 miles
  • 2025 – 138,377 miles
  • 2024 – 128,356 miles
  • 2023 – 120,185 miles
  • 2022 – 116,009 miles
  • 2021 – 114,378 miles
  • 2020 – 111,686 miles
  • 2019 – 103,010 miles
  • 2018 – 95,348 miles
  • 2017 – 87,920 miles
  • 2016 – 80,920 miles
  • 2015 – 71,291 miles
  • 2014 – 64,860 miles
  • 2013 – 55,003 miles
  • 2012 – 43,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,596 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,596 miles (+7,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    145,596 miles
    Test number
    134527986788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,377 miles (+10,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,377 miles
    Test number
    456056261984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,356 miles (+8,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,356 miles
    Test number
    653602599339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,185 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,185 miles
    Test number
    739932638185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,009 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,009 miles
    Test number
    476759955144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,378 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,378 miles
    Test number
    459564070350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,686 miles (+8,676)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    776938367255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    317968792565
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail103,010 miles (+7,662)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    744141273955
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass95,348 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,348 miles
    Test number
    235227843877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,920 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,920 miles
    Test number
    781703073376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,919 miles (+6,999)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,919 miles
    Test number
    421291886887
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel Rear (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective Nearside rear (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass80,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    743212023491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,920 miles (+9,629)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,920 miles
    Test number
    536807485198
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers poor condition

  15. Pass71,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    178562755136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,291 miles (+6,431)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    809317445137
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

  17. Pass64,860 miles (+9,857)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    625128344195
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt slow in retracking

  18. Pass55,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    446918543178
    • 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)

  19. Fail55,003 miles (+11,145)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    756028043180
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • 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)

  20. Fail43,858 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,858 miles
    Test number
    208272252479
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,858 miles
    Test number
    317021052157
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about BF 5014

What vehicle is registration BF 5014 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BF 5014 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 18 Mar 2009. 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 BF 5014 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BF 5014 is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on BF 5014?
The MOT on BF 5014 is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BF 5014 done?
BF 5014 was recorded at 145,596 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 7,075 miles a year.
Has BF 5014 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BF 5014 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2019.
Has the mileage on BF 5014 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 BF 5014 find?
BF 5014 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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