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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

L1 RCAMOT history

L1 RCA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

L1 RCA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
164,861 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 RCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 RCA was last recorded at 164,861 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,494 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,367 miles
Average per year
7,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,861 miles
  • 2025 – 161,494 miles
  • 2024 – 158,580 miles
  • 2023 – 153,079 miles
  • 2022 – 140,955 miles
  • 2020 – 139,553 miles
  • 2017 – 131,179 miles
  • 2016 – 118,876 miles
  • 2015 – 105,157 miles
  • 2014 – 93,108 miles
  • 2013 – 80,288 miles
  • 2012 – 68,559 miles
  • 2011 – 56,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,861 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertrays and engine covers fitted obstructing viewing of testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,861 miles (+3,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    164,861 miles
    Test number
    470667302074
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass161,494 miles (+2,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,494 miles
    Test number
    508480484021
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,580 miles (+5,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,580 miles
    Test number
    999240359745
    • 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))

  4. Pass153,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,079 miles
    Test number
    837502471511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,079 miles (+12,124)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,079 miles
    Test number
    694759814647
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass140,955 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,955 miles
    Test number
    763576040024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted obstructing viewing of testable items

  7. Fail140,948 miles (+1,395)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,948 miles
    Test number
    211059442341
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily perishing on the outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the tyre is devoid of tread on the inner and outer shoulders ie BALD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also the tyre is devoid of tread on the inner and outer shoulders ie BALD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted obstructing viewing of testable items

  8. Pass139,553 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,553 miles
    Test number
    333850612623
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded

  9. Fail139,552 miles (+8,373)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,552 miles
    Test number
    288842033646
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded

  10. Pass131,179 miles (+12,303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,179 miles
    Test number
    470218872531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOIL NEARING MIN MARK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

  11. Pass118,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    118,876 miles
    Test number
    333019793037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake cable outer casing split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail118,874 miles (+13,717)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,874 miles
    Test number
    868382442539
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake cable outer casing split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass105,157 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    156119255056
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

  14. Fail105,157 miles (+12,049)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    655479155052
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

  15. Pass93,108 miles (+12,820)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    405848354009
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil on min mark

  16. Pass80,288 miles (+11,729)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,288 miles
    Test number
    497231553067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNumber plates have bsu number and legible but advise on spacing
    • NoteRear tyres worn in centre

  17. Pass68,559 miles (+11,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    917360162038
    • 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)

  18. Pass56,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,843 miles
    Test number
    226840021056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,843 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,843 miles
    Test number
    529140121074
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Questions about L1 RCA

Does L1 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 RCA is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 RCA?
The MOT on L1 RCA is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 RCA done?
L1 RCA was recorded at 164,861 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,179 miles a year.
Has L1 RCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 RCA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 RCA 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 L1 RCA find?
L1 RCA passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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