Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
L18 RYKMOT history
L18 RYK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 160,010 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 RYK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 2 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 RYK was last recorded at 160,010 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 20,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 139,172 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 20,838 miles
- Average per year
- 10,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,010 miles
- 2024 – 139,172 miles
- 2023 – 130,167 miles
- 2022 – 126,627 miles
- 2021 – 122,332 miles
- 2020 – 115,541 miles
- 2019 – 110,828 miles
- 2017 – 87,757 miles
- 2016 – 78,398 miles
- 2015 – 67,309 miles
- 2014 – 55,458 miles
- 2012 – 25,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,010 miles
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under body tray fitted unable to inspect some components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,010 miles (+20,838)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 160,010 miles
- Test number
- 527353630659
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under body tray fitted unable to inspect some components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,172 miles (+9,005)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 139,172 miles
- Test number
- 131300862707
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bothside (1.1.15 (a))
Pass130,167 miles (+78)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 130,167 miles
- Test number
- 829761570290
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Fail130,089 miles (+3,462)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,089 miles
- Test number
- 178182812185
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass126,627 miles (+255)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 126,627 miles
- Test number
- 785759834965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,372 miles (+4,040)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,372 miles
- Test number
- 651928150315
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass122,332 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 122,332 miles
- Test number
- 525497508458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,223 miles (+6,682)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,223 miles
- Test number
- 534352404691
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,541 miles (+4,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 115,541 miles
- Test number
- 877144244726
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both have slight corrosion, unable to fully inspect due to plastic undertray (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,828 miles (+23,071)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 110,828 miles
- Test number
- 192713169096
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,757 miles (+9,359)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 87,757 miles
- Test number
- 762018854300
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass78,398 miles (+11,089)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 78,398 miles
- Test number
- 470148275385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,309 miles (+11,851)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 67,309 miles
- Test number
- 751275846663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,458 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 55,458 miles
- Test number
- 389498564428
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail55,458 miles (+2,262)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,458 miles
- Test number
- 838965264225
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass53,196 miles (+27,431)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 53,196 miles
- Test number
- 467144774110
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass25,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 25,765 miles
- Test number
- 655265132324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 RYK
- Does L18 RYK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RYK is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 RYK?
- The MOT on L18 RYK is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 RYK done?
- L18 RYK was recorded at 160,010 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 10,131 miles a year.
- Has L18 RYK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 RYK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 RYK 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 RYK find?
- L18 RYK passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside rear tyre slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive under body tray fitted unable to inspect some components.
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