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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

L18 MVXMOT history

L18 MVX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L18 MVX blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,577 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MVX was last recorded at 118,577 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 5,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,432 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,145 miles
Average per year
5,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,577 miles
  • 2025 – 113,432 miles
  • 2024 – 110,273 miles
  • 2023 – 106,162 miles
  • 2022 – 101,439 miles
  • 2021 – 95,588 miles
  • 2020 – 90,724 miles
  • 2019 – 85,762 miles
  • 2018 – 78,223 miles
  • 2017 – 65,912 miles
  • 2016 – 57,844 miles
  • 2015 – 54,178 miles
  • 2014 – 44,545 miles
  • 2013 – 42,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,577 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,577 miles (+5,145)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,577 miles
    Test number
    170825908709
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass113,432 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    662260198518
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail113,426 miles (+3,153)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,426 miles
    Test number
    516261516636
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake back plate corroded

  4. Pass110,273 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    128257472824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,272 miles (+4,110)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,272 miles
    Test number
    743040715052
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,162 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    648367659493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,158 miles (+4,719)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,158 miles
    Test number
    759583773905
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass101,439 miles (+5,851)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,439 miles
    Test number
    229561366086
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass95,588 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    806232281026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail95,582 miles (+4,858)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    589520213553
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,724 miles
    Test number
    484513467761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail90,724 miles (+4,962)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,724 miles
    Test number
    601355090610
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass85,762 miles (+7,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,762 miles
    Test number
    586864610727
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass78,223 miles (+12,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,223 miles
    Test number
    354607200599
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass65,912 miles (+8,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,912 miles
    Test number
    867620930238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass57,844 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,844 miles
    Test number
    798586399275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,178 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    316210575163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,563 miles (+8,018)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,563 miles
    Test number
    159173915045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,545 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    247704514053
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail44,545 miles (+2,376)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    316373414026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail42,169 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    139999053028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect sills

  22. Pass42,169 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    598879553012
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s sills have plastic covers,unable to fully inspect sills

Questions about L18 MVX

Does L18 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MVX is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MVX?
The MOT on L18 MVX is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MVX done?
L18 MVX was recorded at 118,577 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,687 miles a year.
Has L18 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MVX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 MVX 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 L18 MVX find?
L18 MVX passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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