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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 3,498 cc

L111 YCLMOT history

L111 YCL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L111 YCL black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,474 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 YCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 YCL was last recorded at 131,474 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,473 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,474 miles
  • 2025 – 126,989 miles
  • 2024 – 121,677 miles
  • 2023 – 118,395 miles
  • 2022 – 105,699 miles
  • 2021 – 99,560 miles
  • 2020 – 93,694 miles
  • 2019 – 83,828 miles
  • 2018 – 73,703 miles
  • 2017 – 63,184 miles
  • 2016 – 61,356 miles
  • 2015 – 51,481 miles
  • 2014 – 40,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,474 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,474 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,474 miles
    Test number
    430363960169
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail131,473 miles (+4,484)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,473 miles
    Test number
    836743338463
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded, requires polish (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded, requires polish (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass126,989 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,989 miles
    Test number
    645964487078
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp defective.
  4. Fail126,987 miles (+5,310)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,987 miles
    Test number
    298031150762
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp defective.
  5. Pass121,677 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,677 miles
    Test number
    916387126971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,395 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,395 miles
    Test number
    413006376617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,435 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,435 miles
    Test number
    259943076515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,699 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,699 miles
    Test number
    698784698513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail105,688 miles (+6,128)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    331730380215
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass99,560 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,560 miles
    Test number
    256844157563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,694 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,694 miles
    Test number
    206130046105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,533 miles (+9,705)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,533 miles
    Test number
    332443701672
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass83,828 miles (+10,125)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,828 miles
    Test number
    561835707965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,703 miles (+10,519)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,703 miles
    Test number
    636472427537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,184 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    193884124442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,356 miles (+9,875)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,356 miles
    Test number
    960911673574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,481 miles (+11,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    735923535266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,433 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,433 miles
    Test number
    265580204415
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register.

Questions about L111 YCL

Does L111 YCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 YCL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 YCL?
The MOT on L111 YCL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 YCL done?
L111 YCL was recorded at 131,474 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 7,273 miles a year.
Has L111 YCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 YCL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 YCL 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 L111 YCL find?
L111 YCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear exhaust mounting defective rear pipe clamp defective.

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