Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
J9 TFDMOT history
J9 TFD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 11 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 160,670 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,864 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 TFD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 TFD was last recorded at 160,670 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,456 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 214 miles
- Average per year
- 6,864 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,670 miles
- 2025 – 160,456 miles
- 2024 – 160,150 miles
- 2023 – 159,707 miles
- 2021 – 158,869 miles
- 2020 – 156,113 miles
- 2019 – 151,254 miles
- 2018 – 137,611 miles
- 2017 – 128,577 miles
- 2016 – 123,890 miles
- 2015 – 117,483 miles
- 2014 – 109,015 miles
- 2013 – 98,203 miles
- 2012 – 87,947 miles
- 2010 – 62,531 miles
- 2009 – 46,622 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,670 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt in poor condition
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,670 miles (+214)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 160,670 miles
- Test number
- 822626780911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt in poor condition
Pass160,456 miles (+306)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 160,456 miles
- Test number
- 760316486708
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass160,150 miles (+18)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 160,150 miles
- Test number
- 998400262635
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail160,132 miles (+425)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,132 miles
- Test number
- 469455185113
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users excessive blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brake cable damaged end of front to rear cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake performance not tested due to cable condition
Pass159,707 miles (+838)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 159,707 miles
- Test number
- 352273178381
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable from foot pedal corroded at rear (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,869 miles (+2,754)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 158,869 miles
- Test number
- 389564161085
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,115 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 156,115 miles
- Test number
- 581964270240
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail156,113 miles (+4,859)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,113 miles
- Test number
- 911538499023
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,254 miles (+13,643)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 151,254 miles
- Test number
- 774534057642
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (both) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,611 miles (+9,034)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 137,611 miles
- Test number
- 230414099325
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,577 miles (+4,687)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 128,577 miles
- Test number
- 453781715250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,890 miles (+6,407)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 123,890 miles
- Test number
- 767752772598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass117,483 miles (+8,468)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 117,483 miles
- Test number
- 827373155108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,015 miles (+10,812)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 109,015 miles
- Test number
- 445755134114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 98,203 miles
- Test number
- 745831563163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,203 miles (+10,256)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,203 miles
- Test number
- 647828153116
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass87,947 miles (+25,416)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 87,947 miles
- Test number
- 437533262144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,531 miles (+15,909)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 62,531 miles
- Test number
- 250341280111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 46,622 miles
- Test number
- 300898569185
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 242468369482
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J9 TFD
- Does J9 TFD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 TFD is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 TFD?
- The MOT on J9 TFD is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 TFD done?
- J9 TFD was recorded at 160,670 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,864 miles a year.
- Has J9 TFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 TFD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on J9 TFD 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 TFD find?
- J9 TFD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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