Mercedes ML 300 CDI Blue Efficiency

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

FRC 859MOT history

FRC 859 is a black diesel Mercedes ML 300 CDI Blue Efficiency first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

FRC 859 black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,624 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FRC 859
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes
Model
ML 300 CDI Blue Efficiency
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FRC 859 was last recorded at 79,624 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 6,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,272 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,352 miles
Average per year
6,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,624 miles
  • 2024 – 73,272 miles
  • 2023 – 60,550 miles
  • 2022 – 55,469 miles
  • 2021 – 51,064 miles
  • 2019 – 47,189 miles
  • 2018 – 40,875 miles
  • 2017 – 32,111 miles
  • 2016 – 24,143 miles
  • 2015 – 8,963 miles
  • 2014 – 7,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,624 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,624 miles (+6,352)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    790061918391
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,272 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    854971973108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,155 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,155 miles
    Test number
    403536276129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,426 miles (+4,876)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,426 miles
    Test number
    404030848357
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  5. Pass60,550 miles (+5,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,550 miles
    Test number
    481676763970
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor

  6. Pass55,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    911439604304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,469 miles (+4,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    716251003568
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,064 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    618198508099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,189 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    368592618299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail47,174 miles (+6,299)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    406722164981
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass40,875 miles (+8,764)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,875 miles
    Test number
    651048483573
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Semi-insecure at tie rod end and weakened at clip mounting point. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Play particularly in offside inner tie rod joint.

  12. Pass32,111 miles (+7,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,111 miles
    Test number
    699349920715
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryStains and signs of fuel leak at nearside of tank. Unable to assess without dismantling

  13. Pass24,143 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,143 miles
    Test number
    451960317408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,586 miles (+14,623)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,586 miles
    Test number
    284348361418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,963 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    8,963 miles
    Test number
    901050772461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,438 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    7,438 miles
    Test number
    356891464433
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Questions about FRC 859

What vehicle is registration FRC 859 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FRC 859 on a black diesel Mercedes ML 300 CDI Blue Efficiency first used on 29 Sept 2011. 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 FRC 859 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FRC 859 is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on FRC 859?
The MOT on FRC 859 is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FRC 859 done?
FRC 859 was recorded at 79,624 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,462 miles a year.
Has FRC 859 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FRC 859 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on FRC 859 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 FRC 859 find?
FRC 859 passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping oil; offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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