Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc
J8 VRLMOT history
J8 VRL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 109,372 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,688 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 VRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 VRL was last recorded at 109,372 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 15,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,911 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,461 miles
- Average per year
- 4,688 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,372 miles
- 2025 – 93,911 miles
- 2024 – 80,861 miles
- 2023 – 69,169 miles
- 2022 – 62,709 miles
- 2021 – 56,586 miles
- 2020 – 52,329 miles
- 2019 – 46,714 miles
- 2018 – 43,530 miles
- 2017 – 42,114 miles
- 2016 – 40,315 miles
- 2015 – 38,957 miles
- 2014 – 36,858 miles
- 2013 – 35,918 miles
- 2012 – 34,535 miles
- 2011 – 32,506 miles
- 2010 – 30,491 miles
- 2009 – 27,944 miles
- 2008 – 24,857 miles
- 2007 – 21,235 miles
- 2006 – 15,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Under shields + engine covers fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,372 miles (+15,461)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 109,372 miles
- Test number
- 710650222979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,911 miles (+13,050)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 93,911 miles
- Test number
- 193973871996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,861 miles (+11,692)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 80,861 miles
- Test number
- 531778168039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,169 miles (+6,460)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 69,169 miles
- Test number
- 708249044303
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass62,709 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 62,709 miles
- Test number
- 193232678285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail62,708 miles (+6,122)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,708 miles
- Test number
- 755192825349
- MajorCentral Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,586 miles (+4,257)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 56,586 miles
- Test number
- 548145072747
- AdvisoryFront brake pads not visable
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
Pass52,329 miles (+112)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 52,329 miles
- Test number
- 711223748779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,217 miles (+5,503)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,217 miles
- Test number
- 355261458371
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,714 miles (+3,184)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 46,714 miles
- Test number
- 186200204456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,530 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 43,530 miles
- Test number
- 471700980411
- AdvisoryUnder shields + engine covers fitted.
Pass42,114 miles (+1,799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 42,114 miles
- Test number
- 551665362276
- AdvisoryUNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.
Pass40,315 miles (+1,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 40,315 miles
- Test number
- 288894589063
- AdvisoryUnder shields + engine covers fitted.
Pass38,957 miles (+2,099)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 38,957 miles
- Test number
- 248049892729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,858 miles (+940)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 36,858 miles
- Test number
- 206012064298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,918 miles (+1,383)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 35,918 miles
- Test number
- 725907063289
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,535 miles (+2,029)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 34,535 miles
- Test number
- 595215462298
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,506 miles (+2,015)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 32,506 miles
- Test number
- 626234561238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,491 miles (+2,547)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 30,491 miles
- Test number
- 130187760234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,944 miles (+3,087)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 27,944 miles
- Test number
- 603088769236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,857 miles (+3,622)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 24,857 miles
- Test number
- 220092168248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,235 miles (+5,768)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 21,235 miles
- Test number
- 730601647219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 15,467 miles
- Test number
- 620752666259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 VRL
- Does J8 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VRL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 VRL?
- The MOT on J8 VRL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 VRL done?
- J8 VRL was recorded at 109,372 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,688 miles a year.
- Has J8 VRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 VRL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on J8 VRL 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 VRL find?
- J8 VRL passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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