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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 3,498 cc

L23 DMPMOT history

L23 DMP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L23 DMP black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,349 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DMP was last recorded at 113,349 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,327 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,349 miles
  • 2025 – 108,902 miles
  • 2024 – 100,449 miles
  • 2023 – 88,698 miles
  • 2022 – 82,829 miles
  • 2021 – 78,813 miles
  • 2020 – 74,805 miles
  • 2018 – 70,937 miles
  • 2017 – 65,331 miles
  • 2016 – 58,537 miles
  • 2015 – 51,370 miles
  • 2014 – 45,482 miles
  • 2013 – 38,020 miles
  • 2012 – 27,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,349 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,349 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,349 miles
    Test number
    874959941794
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,327 miles (+4,425)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,327 miles
    Test number
    266848156996
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,902 miles (+8,453)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,902 miles
    Test number
    132175152795
    • AdvisoryFront both brake pipes covered/greased
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  4. Pass100,449 miles (+11,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,449 miles
    Test number
    437831857617
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes covered/greased
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  5. Pass88,698 miles (+5,869)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    662218941748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  6. Pass82,829 miles (+162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,829 miles
    Test number
    708743633290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Fail82,667 miles (+3,854)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,667 miles
    Test number
    423963316665
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  8. Pass78,813 miles (+32)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    174141867298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  9. Fail78,781 miles (+3,976)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,781 miles
    Test number
    690100194325
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  10. Pass74,805 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    978143620941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,694 miles (+3,757)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,694 miles
    Test number
    303697760438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning light on

  12. Pass70,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    649885994763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,937 miles (+5,606)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    630852969082
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

  14. Pass65,331 miles (+6,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    613876118579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass58,537 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    322509461716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,536 miles (+7,166)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    681300027102
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass51,370 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,370 miles
    Test number
    314113940369
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  18. Fail51,356 miles (+5,874)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,356 miles
    Test number
    284929756774
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  19. Pass45,482 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    267094144317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,020 miles (+10,924)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    397859433319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,096 miles
    Test number
    589768642326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 DMP

Does L23 DMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DMP is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DMP?
The MOT on L23 DMP is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DMP done?
L23 DMP was recorded at 113,349 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,506 miles a year.
Has L23 DMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DMP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 DMP 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 L23 DMP find?
L23 DMP passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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