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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

J9 SUUMOT history

J9 SUU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 13 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

J9 SUU blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
139,970 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 SUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 SUU was last recorded at 139,970 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,669 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,301 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,970 miles
  • 2025 – 135,669 miles
  • 2024 – 131,145 miles
  • 2023 – 126,243 miles
  • 2022 – 121,742 miles
  • 2021 – 117,275 miles
  • 2020 – 113,315 miles
  • 2019 – 109,438 miles
  • 2018 – 104,758 miles
  • 2017 – 99,732 miles
  • 2016 – 95,064 miles
  • 2015 – 90,473 miles
  • 2014 – 85,785 miles
  • 2013 – 81,099 miles
  • 2012 – 76,402 miles
  • 2011 – 72,120 miles
  • 2010 – 66,770 miles
  • 2009 – 61,063 miles
  • 2008 – 57,394 miles
  • 2007 – 49,551 miles
  • 2006 – 41,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,970 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,970 miles (+4,301)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    139,970 miles
    Test number
    674311586470
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass135,669 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,669 miles
    Test number
    257194804150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail135,669 miles (+4,524)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,669 miles
    Test number
    123835880877
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working Front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,145 miles (+4,902)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,145 miles
    Test number
    523544020186
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,243 miles (+4,501)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    768139248639
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,742 miles (+4,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    918932122146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,275 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,275 miles
    Test number
    411190138444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,315 miles (+3,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,315 miles
    Test number
    999064523151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,438 miles (+4,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,438 miles
    Test number
    294167102806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  10. Pass104,758 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,758 miles
    Test number
    590195872198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,732 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    278835143009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,064 miles (+4,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,064 miles
    Test number
    855486331559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pad warning light wire broken

  13. Pass90,473 miles (+4,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,473 miles
    Test number
    363841801413
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen

  14. Pass85,785 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    615171214330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,099 miles (+4,697)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,099 miles
    Test number
    776352113340
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass76,402 miles (+4,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    299584012309
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass72,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    439755311437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,120 miles (+5,350)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    258685611389
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass66,770 miles (+5,707)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,770 miles
    Test number
    483174910485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass61,063 miles (+3,669)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,063 miles
    Test number
    764886209398
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass57,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    570285008311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail57,394 miles (+7,843)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    760555708339
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass49,551 miles (+7,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,551 miles
    Test number
    361078617292
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass41,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,628 miles
    Test number
    992494626296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,628 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,628 miles
    Test number
    804909216209
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Questions about J9 SUU

Does J9 SUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 SUU is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 SUU?
The MOT on J9 SUU is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 SUU done?
J9 SUU was recorded at 139,970 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has J9 SUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 SUU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 SUU 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 SUU find?
J9 SUU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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