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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,498 cc

F3 PLOMOT history

F3 PLO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 7 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

F3 PLO black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
137,256 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 PLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 PLO was last recorded at 137,256 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2018: 77,950 miles, lower than 78,801 miles on 5 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,689 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,567 miles
Average per year
7,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,256 miles
  • 2025 – 134,689 miles
  • 2024 – 130,687 miles
  • 2023 – 118,062 miles
  • 2022 – 103,899 miles
  • 2021 – 92,515 miles
  • 2020 – 89,037 miles
  • 2019 – 82,808 miles
  • 2018 – 77,950 miles
  • 2017 – 78,801 miles
  • 2016 – 61,779 miles
  • 2015 – 53,001 miles
  • 2014 – 45,488 miles
  • 2013 – 38,297 miles
  • 2012 – 31,463 miles
  • 2011 – 25,531 miles
  • 2010 – 18,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,256 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring slightly corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,256 miles (+2,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    137,256 miles
    Test number
    761276450035
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring slightly corroded

  2. Pass134,689 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,689 miles
    Test number
    656957518639
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail134,526 miles (+3,839)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,526 miles
    Test number
    307456029750
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,687 miles (+12,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,687 miles
    Test number
    854119527750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,062 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,062 miles
    Test number
    867391386034
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail118,062 miles (+14,163)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,062 miles
    Test number
    476746014980
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass103,899 miles (+11,384)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,899 miles
    Test number
    389342747661
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass92,515 miles (+3,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    793991835392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass89,037 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,037 miles
    Test number
    258119986087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,808 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    226267377260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has light misting of oil

  11. Fail82,808 miles (+4,858)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    179252154493
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has light misting of oil

  12. Pass77,950 miles (-851)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,950 miles
    Test number
    590744377055
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged small cut, monitor closely (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake cable slightly damaged/chafed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,801 miles (+6,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    287852220536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail72,501 miles (+10,722)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    338444866284
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light ON
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,779 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    676444705263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to excess on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub assembly is noisy to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to excess on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake poor performance & fluctuates to excess.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has a bulb inoperative (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering noisy on lock to lock turning

  16. Fail61,779 miles (+8,778)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    124492620103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to excess on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub assembly is noisy to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to excess on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake poor performance & fluctuates to excess.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has a bulb inoperative (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering noisy on lock to lock turning

  17. Pass53,001 miles (+7,513)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,001 miles
    Test number
    809611475144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,488 miles (+7,191)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,488 miles
    Test number
    297670174469
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on.

  19. Pass38,297 miles (+6,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    746547943180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass31,463 miles (+5,932)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,463 miles
    Test number
    308615172148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall damaged

  21. Pass25,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,531 miles
    Test number
    809505891177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,531 miles (+6,930)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,531 miles
    Test number
    349373291122
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass18,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,601 miles
    Test number
    253977210291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about F3 PLO

Does F3 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 PLO is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 PLO?
The MOT on F3 PLO is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 PLO done?
F3 PLO was recorded at 137,256 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,515 miles a year.
Has F3 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 PLO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on F3 PLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F3 PLO find?
F3 PLO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring slightly corroded.

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