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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

J9 PFMMOT history

J9 PFM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

J9 PFM black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
131,347 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 PFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

J9 PFM was last recorded at 131,347 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,297 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,050 miles
Average per year
3,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,347 miles
  • 2025 – 129,297 miles
  • 2024 – 127,077 miles
  • 2023 – 124,546 miles
  • 2022 – 123,264 miles
  • 2021 – 121,217 miles
  • 2020 – 118,804 miles
  • 2019 – 114,768 miles
  • 2018 – 111,988 miles
  • 2016 – 103,890 miles
  • 2015 – 99,074 miles
  • 2014 – 94,017 miles
  • 2013 – 88,527 miles
  • 2012 – 83,292 miles
  • 2011 – 80,051 miles
  • 2010 – 75,780 miles
  • 2009 – 70,357 miles
  • 2008 – 65,687 miles
  • 2007 – 61,329 miles
  • 2006 – 58,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,347 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,347 miles (+2,050)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,347 miles
    Test number
    547572673138
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass129,297 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,297 miles
    Test number
    502884010493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,297 miles (+2,220)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,297 miles
    Test number
    561708039142
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,077 miles (+2,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    761856373499
    • AdvisoryNearside step supports corroded.

  5. Pass124,546 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,546 miles
    Test number
    971762514877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,544 miles (+1,280)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    567073994219
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside o/s door step mounting brackets corroded and weak

  7. Pass123,264 miles (+2,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,264 miles
    Test number
    121032092752
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Slight play in suspension.

  8. Pass121,217 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,217 miles
    Test number
    947790605818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,216 miles (+2,412)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,216 miles
    Test number
    137155333010
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,804 miles (+4,036)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    118,804 miles
    Test number
    699515530326
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass114,768 miles (+2,780)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,768 miles
    Test number
    681923681822
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,988 miles (+8,098)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,988 miles
    Test number
    457878177525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    792185799061
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail103,890 miles (+4,816)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    162460719273
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass99,074 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,074 miles
    Test number
    138217815196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,017 miles (+5,490)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    317295714171
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  17. Pass88,527 miles (+5,235)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,527 miles
    Test number
    828330513153
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass83,292 miles (+3,241)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,292 miles
    Test number
    157373202165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  19. Pass80,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    647974421101
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail80,051 miles (+4,271)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    297143521167
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass75,780 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,780 miles
    Test number
    422602900184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,357 miles (+4,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,357 miles
    Test number
    992325029148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass65,687 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    331253438150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,329 miles (+2,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,329 miles
    Test number
    332628427148
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass58,365 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    974419506106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,324 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,324 miles
    Test number
    333728006138
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J9 PFM

Does J9 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 PFM expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 PFM?
The MOT on J9 PFM expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 PFM done?
J9 PFM was recorded at 131,347 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,646 miles a year.
Has J9 PFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 PFM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 PFM 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 J9 PFM find?
J9 PFM failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 7 more.

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