Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
L19 RADMOT history
L19 RAD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 103,176 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,094 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L19 RAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L19 RAD was last recorded at 103,176 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 5,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,874 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,302 miles
- Average per year
- 4,094 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,176 miles
- 2024 – 97,874 miles
- 2023 – 89,698 miles
- 2022 – 83,198 miles
- 2021 – 76,885 miles
- 2020 – 73,037 miles
- 2019 – 69,778 miles
- 2018 – 62,317 miles
- 2016 – 56,213 miles
- 2015 – 52,348 miles
- 2014 – 49,379 miles
- 2013 – 46,348 miles
- 2012 – 44,945 miles
- 2011 – 44,082 miles
- 2010 – 42,913 miles
- 2009 – 39,553 miles
- 2008 – 34,894 miles
- 2007 – 30,663 miles
- 2006 – 25,406 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 gear box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,176 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 103,176 miles
- Test number
- 570336242774
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail103,176 miles (+5,302)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,176 miles
- Test number
- 587765076290
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,874 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 97,874 miles
- Test number
- 844133761320
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail97,874 miles (+8,176)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,874 miles
- Test number
- 754910421058
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,698 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 89,698 miles
- Test number
- 388250969705
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,698 miles (+6,500)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,698 miles
- Test number
- 746267498210
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,198 miles (+6,313)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 83,198 miles
- Test number
- 302899112810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 76,885 miles
- Test number
- 442782868375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,885 miles (+3,848)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,885 miles
- Test number
- 476379244521
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass73,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,037 miles
- Test number
- 349954502089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,037 miles (+3,259)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,037 miles
- Test number
- 838125907717
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass69,778 miles (+7,461)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,778 miles
- Test number
- 664892678431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,317 miles (+2,836)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 62,317 miles
- Test number
- 921840074159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,481 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 59,481 miles
- Test number
- 156014218541
- AdvisoryOil leak gear box
Fail59,481 miles (+3,268)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,481 miles
- Test number
- 584151070810
- FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak gear box
Pass56,213 miles (+3,865)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 56,213 miles
- Test number
- 585453496416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,348 miles (+2,969)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 52,348 miles
- Test number
- 397007842899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 49,379 miles
- Test number
- 478089474223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,379 miles (+3,031)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,379 miles
- Test number
- 559819474262
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass46,348 miles (+1,403)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 46,348 miles
- Test number
- 198131783241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,945 miles (+863)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 44,945 miles
- Test number
- 728829772239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,082 miles (+1,169)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 44,082 miles
- Test number
- 479938221397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,913 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 42,913 miles
- Test number
- 402439800413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,910 miles (+3,357)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,910 miles
- Test number
- 492507700493
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass39,553 miles (+4,659)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 39,553 miles
- Test number
- 421468409491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,894 miles (+4,231)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 34,894 miles
- Test number
- 752151478297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,663 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 30,663 miles
- Test number
- 921131597226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,650 miles (+5,244)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,650 miles
- Test number
- 564200697201
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 25,406 miles
- Test number
- 183183806301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L19 RAD
- Does L19 RAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 RAD is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L19 RAD?
- The MOT on L19 RAD is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L19 RAD done?
- L19 RAD was recorded at 103,176 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
- Has L19 RAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L19 RAD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L19 RAD 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 L19 RAD find?
- L19 RAD passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.
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