Mercedes-Benz ML
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
J2 VVHMOT history
J2 VVH is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,937 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 154,937 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,429 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J2 VVH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J2 VVH was last recorded at 154,937 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 13,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,845 miles · 17 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,092 miles
- Average per year
- 10,429 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,937 miles
- 2024 – 141,845 miles
- 2023 – 137,158 miles
- 2022 – 132,333 miles
- 2021 – 128,986 miles
- 2020 – 124,306 miles
- 2019 – 112,067 miles
- 2018 – 98,485 miles
- 2017 – 81,446 miles
- 2016 – 64,733 miles
- 2015 – 50,942 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,937 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear surface cuts on outer wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front both brake discs showing wear lips
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,937 miles (+13,092)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 154,937 miles
- Test number
- 134411185659
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,845 miles (+4,687)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 141,845 miles
- Test number
- 649566381662
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,158 miles (+65)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 137,158 miles
- Test number
- 164247531506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail137,093 miles (+4,760)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,093 miles
- Test number
- 474075863767
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass132,333 miles (+3,347)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 132,333 miles
- Test number
- 714164727302
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,986 miles (+4,680)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 128,986 miles
- Test number
- 710185539908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,306 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 124,306 miles
- Test number
- 821415004968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,305 miles (+12,238)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,305 miles
- Test number
- 893946331772
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,067 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 112,067 miles
- Test number
- 666350462826
- AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes starting to split
Fail112,067 miles (+13,582)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,067 miles
- Test number
- 970116561888
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame bushes starting to split
Pass98,485 miles (+17,039)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 98,485 miles
- Test number
- 803343449574
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing uneven
Pass81,446 miles (+16,713)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 81,446 miles
- Test number
- 962718587906
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,733 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 64,733 miles
- Test number
- 636417889477
- AdvisoryNearside Rear surface cuts on outer wall
Fail64,733 miles (+13,791)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,733 miles
- Test number
- 280745742302
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear surface cuts on outer wall
Pass50,942 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 50,942 miles
- Test number
- 216127173684
- AdvisoryFront both brake discs showing wear lips
Fail50,942 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,942 miles
- Test number
- 377080752906
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in patches (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in patches (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront both brake discs showing wear lips
Questions about J2 VVH
- Does J2 VVH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J2 VVH expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J2 VVH?
- The MOT on J2 VVH expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J2 VVH done?
- J2 VVH was recorded at 154,937 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 10,429 miles a year.
- Has J2 VVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J2 VVH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on J2 VVH 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 J2 VVH find?
- J2 VVH passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.
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