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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

L13 NCCMOT history

L13 NCC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 7 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L13 NCC black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,079 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 NCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 NCC was last recorded at 149,079 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,068 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,079 miles
  • 2025 – 145,604 miles
  • 2024 – 140,568 miles
  • 2023 – 134,429 miles
  • 2022 – 115,442 miles
  • 2020 – 96,414 miles
  • 2019 – 95,449 miles
  • 2018 – 88,277 miles
  • 2016 – 82,879 miles
  • 2015 – 76,282 miles
  • 2014 – 69,843 miles
  • 2013 – 61,893 miles
  • 2012 – 56,113 miles
  • 2011 – 50,097 miles
  • 2010 – 39,640 miles
  • 2009 – 29,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,079 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,079 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    554994281836
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Fail149,068 miles (+3,464)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,068 miles
    Test number
    243009719922
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass145,604 miles (+5,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,604 miles
    Test number
    192956338918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass140,568 miles (+6,139)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,568 miles
    Test number
    504349054143
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass134,429 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,429 miles
    Test number
    423757167428
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail134,429 miles (+18,987)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,429 miles
    Test number
    329719291265
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass115,442 miles (+165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,442 miles
    Test number
    859735310593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail115,277 miles (+18,863)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,277 miles
    Test number
    795632130680
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass96,414 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,414 miles
    Test number
    184241887922
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail96,414 miles (+4)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,414 miles
    Test number
    167391333105
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail96,410 miles (+961)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    548032484381
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass95,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    250880065132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail95,449 miles (+7,172)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    445489121758
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass88,277 miles (+5,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    183696796775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass82,879 miles (+6,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,879 miles
    Test number
    772294798717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass76,282 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,282 miles
    Test number
    807221153320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,998 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    676607315104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,843 miles (+7,950)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    256330354403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R indicator is dim
  19. Pass61,893 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    745214853111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,113 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,113 miles
    Test number
    879635742128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,097 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,097 miles
    Test number
    686109451109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,086 miles (+10,446)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,086 miles
    Test number
    637758951151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass39,640 miles (+10,629)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    611038750159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    211981249111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L13 NCC

Does L13 NCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 NCC is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 NCC?
The MOT on L13 NCC is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 NCC done?
L13 NCC was recorded at 149,079 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,001 miles a year.
Has L13 NCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 NCC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 NCC 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 L13 NCC find?
L13 NCC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased, and 1 more.

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