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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

D1 LRUMOT history

D1 LRU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

D1 LRU blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
191,155 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 LRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 LRU was last recorded at 191,155 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,844 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
311 miles
Average per year
6,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,155 miles
  • 2025 – 190,844 miles
  • 2024 – 190,498 miles
  • 2023 – 188,814 miles
  • 2019 – 188,235 miles
  • 2018 – 184,458 miles
  • 2017 – 181,124 miles
  • 2016 – 170,925 miles
  • 2015 – 161,386 miles
  • 2014 – 155,135 miles
  • 2013 – 149,287 miles
  • 2012 – 135,974 miles
  • 2011 – 120,800 miles
  • 2010 – 106,719 miles
  • 2009 – 91,151 miles
  • 2008 – 80,691 miles
  • 2007 – 70,969 miles
  • 2006 – 61,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,155 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Throttle pedal poor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,155 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    191,155 miles
    Test number
    956496789933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail191,155 miles (+311)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,155 miles
    Test number
    596123199920
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass190,844 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    190,844 miles
    Test number
    245093209406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass190,498 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,498 miles
    Test number
    317205706384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,814 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    188,814 miles
    Test number
    993972324693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass188,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,235 miles
    Test number
    595076906010
    • AdvisoryAll round chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion

  7. Fail188,235 miles (+3,777)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,235 miles
    Test number
    601977585727
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole outer sill under cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced whole outer sill under cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySurface rust starting on chassis

  8. Pass184,458 miles (+3,334)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    184,458 miles
    Test number
    436755730402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryPowersteering pump wines
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal poor

  9. Pass181,124 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    181,124 miles
    Test number
    378358927208
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal poor

  10. Fail181,123 miles (+10,198)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,123 miles
    Test number
    556017782225
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal poor

  11. Pass170,925 miles (+9,539)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    170,925 miles
    Test number
    798772850454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm 275/55-17 109v (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm 275/55-17 109v (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill looks corroded but has covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass161,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    161,386 miles
    Test number
    526297507182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail161,386 miles (+6,251)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,386 miles
    Test number
    365939890963
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass155,135 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    155,135 miles
    Test number
    578287364251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail154,825 miles (+5,538)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,825 miles
    Test number
    316230764444
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass149,287 miles (+176)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    149,287 miles
    Test number
    886776353276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail149,111 miles (+13,137)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,111 miles
    Test number
    466437043247
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVarious brake pipes are corroded and greased making inspection difficult.

  18. Pass135,974 miles (+15,174)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    135,974 miles
    Test number
    907374462240
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on inner edges
    • NoteSrs light on

  19. Fail120,800 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,800 miles
    Test number
    558831351250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass120,800 miles (+14,081)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,800 miles
    Test number
    797531051279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,719 miles
    Test number
    532324260229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,719 miles (+15,568)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,719 miles
    Test number
    414644560255
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass91,151 miles (+10,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,151 miles
    Test number
    672249859217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass80,691 miles (+9,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    241223268233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,969 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    604340747201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    394225556236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 LRU

Does D1 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 LRU is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 LRU?
The MOT on D1 LRU is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 LRU done?
D1 LRU was recorded at 191,155 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,465 miles a year.
Has D1 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 LRU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on D1 LRU 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 D1 LRU find?
D1 LRU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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