Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
J8 HDGMOT history
J8 HDG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,318 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 184,318 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,015 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 HDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 HDG was last recorded at 184,318 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 6,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,020 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,298 miles
- Average per year
- 10,015 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,318 miles
- 2025 – 178,020 miles
- 2024 – 169,986 miles
- 2023 – 162,149 miles
- 2022 – 155,750 miles
- 2021 – 149,248 miles
- 2020 – 135,394 miles
- 2019 – 125,706 miles
- 2018 – 112,326 miles
- 2017 – 97,838 miles
- 2016 – 96,333 miles
- 2015 – 79,507 miles
- 2014 – 63,294 miles
- 2013 – 51,063 miles
- 2012 – 41,580 miles
- 2011 – 31,213 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,318 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 184,318 miles
- Test number
- 902054849063
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail184,318 miles (+6,298)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,318 miles
- Test number
- 517770153392
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 178,020 miles
- Test number
- 610226448236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,020 miles (+8,034)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,020 miles
- Test number
- 611887107140
- Repaired at testFront Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Pass169,986 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 169,986 miles
- Test number
- 588073693036
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail169,986 miles (+7,837)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,986 miles
- Test number
- 185247582499
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,149 miles (+6,399)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 162,149 miles
- Test number
- 856540668637
- 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 (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 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,750 miles (+6,502)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 155,750 miles
- Test number
- 193915987792
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass149,248 miles (+13,854)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 149,248 miles
- Test number
- 219693933829
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,394 miles (+9,688)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 135,394 miles
- Test number
- 847281628842
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,706 miles (+13,380)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 125,706 miles
- Test number
- 275456476914
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass112,326 miles (+14,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 112,326 miles
- Test number
- 814281535597
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,838 miles (+1,505)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,838 miles
- Test number
- 443587209491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,333 miles (+16,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 96,333 miles
- Test number
- 311813293584
- AdvisoryRear indicators border line
Pass79,507 miles (+16,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,507 miles
- Test number
- 335762505444
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,294 miles (+740)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,294 miles
- Test number
- 875899794114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,554 miles (+11,491)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 62,554 miles
- Test number
- 756501074166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,063 miles (+9,483)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 51,063 miles
- Test number
- 789438353103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 41,580 miles
- Test number
- 595665182144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,580 miles (+10,367)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,580 miles
- Test number
- 266024482125
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass31,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 31,213 miles
- Test number
- 105946791165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 HDG
- Does J8 HDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HDG is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 HDG?
- The MOT on J8 HDG is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 HDG done?
- J8 HDG was recorded at 184,318 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 10,015 miles a year.
- Has J8 HDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 HDG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 HDG 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 J8 HDG find?
- J8 HDG passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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