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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

L15 MBPMOT history

L15 MBP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L15 MBP black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,915 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 MBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 MBP was last recorded at 139,915 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,295 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,620 miles
Average per year
4,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,915 miles
  • 2024 – 137,295 miles
  • 2023 – 135,102 miles
  • 2022 – 131,707 miles
  • 2021 – 127,418 miles
  • 2020 – 123,915 miles
  • 2019 – 120,447 miles
  • 2018 – 115,267 miles
  • 2017 – 109,018 miles
  • 2016 – 104,235 miles
  • 2015 – 100,396 miles
  • 2014 – 93,440 miles
  • 2013 – 84,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,915 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight wear in the steering rack mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,915 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,915 miles
    Test number
    442735033700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,295 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,295 miles
    Test number
    745128586925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,102 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,102 miles
    Test number
    424511281767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,707 miles (+4,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,707 miles
    Test number
    985548304828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass127,418 miles (+3,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,418 miles
    Test number
    172682439312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySill covers/skirts fitted (possible corrosion underneath

  6. Pass123,915 miles (+3,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,915 miles
    Test number
    910347778464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass120,447 miles (+166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,447 miles
    Test number
    828246392682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight wear in the steering rack mounts

  8. Fail120,281 miles (+5,014)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,281 miles
    Test number
    595214706722
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight wear in the steering rack mounts

  9. Pass115,267 miles (+6,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,267 miles
    Test number
    575429784348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack mountings

  10. Pass109,018 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,018 miles
    Test number
    214202798791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,235 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    709507390332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail104,235 miles (+3,839)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    741797884511
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass100,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,396 miles
    Test number
    911217511062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail100,396 miles (+6,956)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,396 miles
    Test number
    894178540952
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking,,,102% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass93,440 miles (+8,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    377852204372
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass84,798 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    695947563248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,797 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    308016963280
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L15 MBP

Does L15 MBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 MBP is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 MBP?
The MOT on L15 MBP is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 MBP done?
L15 MBP was recorded at 139,915 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,539 miles a year.
Has L15 MBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 MBP has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L15 MBP 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 L15 MBP find?
L15 MBP passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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