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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 3,996 cc

FB 3MOT history

FB 3 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

FB 3 black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,235 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FB 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FB 3 was last recorded at 124,235 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,228 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,235 miles
  • 2025 – 123,668 miles
  • 2024 – 121,056 miles
  • 2023 – 117,325 miles
  • 2022 – 113,519 miles
  • 2021 – 108,581 miles
  • 2020 – 104,363 miles
  • 2019 – 96,842 miles
  • 2018 – 91,405 miles
  • 2017 – 84,332 miles
  • 2016 – 77,719 miles
  • 2015 – 70,268 miles
  • 2014 – 62,034 miles
  • 2013 – 52,309 miles
  • 2012 – 43,931 miles
  • 2011 – 34,953 miles
  • 2010 – 25,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,235 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,235 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,235 miles
    Test number
    954944035504
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail124,228 miles (+560)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,228 miles
    Test number
    966651434521
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass123,668 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,668 miles
    Test number
    784481753218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass121,056 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,056 miles
    Test number
    510086298904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail121,046 miles (+3,721)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,046 miles
    Test number
    790234195996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass117,325 miles (+3,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,325 miles
    Test number
    500063250339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass113,519 miles (+4,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    530429349977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass108,581 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    906244634037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,363 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,363 miles
    Test number
    595152828814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,357 miles (+7,515)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    618580792978
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass96,842 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    392928387100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,841 miles (+5,436)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    378341138523
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass91,405 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,405 miles
    Test number
    604219880569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,332 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    448568121696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,719 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,719 miles
    Test number
    839520420883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail77,714 miles (+7,446)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    458579759469
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  17. Pass70,268 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,268 miles
    Test number
    259585425483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,034 miles (+9,725)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,034 miles
    Test number
    157921024180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,309 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,309 miles
    Test number
    626672223112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,931 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    898194122143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,953 miles (+9,272)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,953 miles
    Test number
    846834221156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,681 miles
    Test number
    324095720134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FB 3

What vehicle is registration FB 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FB 3 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 May 2007. 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 FB 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FB 3 is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on FB 3?
The MOT on FB 3 is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FB 3 done?
FB 3 was recorded at 124,235 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,028 miles a year.
Has FB 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FB 3 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on FB 3 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 FB 3 find?
FB 3 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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