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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

J8 NBPMOT history

J8 NBP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
186,451 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 NBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 NBP was last recorded at 186,451 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 6,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,284 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,167 miles
Average per year
7,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,451 miles
  • 2023 – 180,284 miles
  • 2022 – 170,572 miles
  • 2021 – 167,949 miles
  • 2019 – 160,819 miles
  • 2018 – 153,699 miles
  • 2017 – 142,075 miles
  • 2016 – 136,175 miles
  • 2015 – 130,333 miles
  • 2014 – 124,275 miles
  • 2013 – 116,219 miles
  • 2012 – 110,725 miles
  • 2011 – 106,446 miles
  • 2010 – 97,187 miles
  • 2009 – 83,233 miles
  • 2008 – 69,513 miles
  • 2007 – 60,147 miles
  • 2006 – 54,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,451 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    186,451 miles
    Test number
    315783743812
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,451 miles (+6,167)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,451 miles
    Test number
    907212520457
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,284 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    180,284 miles
    Test number
    644791955426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,264 miles (+9,692)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,264 miles
    Test number
    724623405308
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,572 miles (+2,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,572 miles
    Test number
    764934116243
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass167,949 miles (+7,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    167,949 miles
    Test number
    540344894649
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,819 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,819 miles
    Test number
    570683498594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,699 miles (+11,624)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,699 miles
    Test number
    207377834689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,075 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,075 miles
    Test number
    131570380400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,175 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    136,175 miles
    Test number
    408626744290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,333 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,333 miles
    Test number
    339563005204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,275 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,275 miles
    Test number
    949315394131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,219 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,219 miles
    Test number
    255257933403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail116,170 miles (+5,445)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,170 miles
    Test number
    297550833462
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass110,725 miles (+4,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,725 miles
    Test number
    659432932135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass106,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,446 miles
    Test number
    536723001180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,446 miles (+9,259)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,446 miles
    Test number
    185110691462
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass97,187 miles (+13,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,187 miles
    Test number
    590756070032
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass83,233 miles (+13,720)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,233 miles
    Test number
    521086179041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,513 miles (+9,366)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,513 miles
    Test number
    174450988408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    320200887008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,147 miles (+5,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    724024977042
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass54,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    951300586047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 NBP

Does J8 NBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 NBP expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 NBP?
The MOT on J8 NBP expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 NBP done?
J8 NBP was recorded at 186,451 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 7,354 miles a year.
Has J8 NBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 NBP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 NBP 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 NBP find?
J8 NBP passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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