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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

L24 ACAMOT history

L24 ACA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L24 ACA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,383 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 ACA
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
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 ACA was last recorded at 181,383 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,368 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
10,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,383 miles
  • 2025 – 175,161 miles
  • 2024 – 170,535 miles
  • 2023 – 161,301 miles
  • 2022 – 147,636 miles
  • 2021 – 139,114 miles
  • 2019 – 118,663 miles
  • 2018 – 103,880 miles
  • 2017 – 97,617 miles
  • 2016 – 96,524 miles
  • 2015 – 87,708 miles
  • 2014 – 72,851 miles
  • 2013 – 58,611 miles
  • 2012 – 43,885 miles
  • 2011 – 29,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,383 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,383 miles (+15)5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,383 miles
    Test number
    377675827628
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail181,368 miles (+6,207)1 dangerous5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,368 miles
    Test number
    347402111050
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,161 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,161 miles
    Test number
    201429636177
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail175,120 miles (+4,585)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,120 miles
    Test number
    105804135324
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass170,535 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,535 miles
    Test number
    515850428466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail170,530 miles (+9,229)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,530 miles
    Test number
    250911333621
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass161,301 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,301 miles
    Test number
    169371477874
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail161,301 miles (+13,665)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,301 miles
    Test number
    241668394771
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,636 miles (+8,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,636 miles
    Test number
    822924553745
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak from engine

  10. Pass139,114 miles (+20,451)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,114 miles
    Test number
    368226059917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,663 miles (+14,783)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,663 miles
    Test number
    727808190282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,880 miles (+6,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,880 miles
    Test number
    553165398294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Pass97,617 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,617 miles
    Test number
    155327908226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,524 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,524 miles
    Test number
    400782541445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,708 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    226552765013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper blades slightly smeary

  16. Pass87,708 miles (+14,857)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,708 miles
    Test number
    287432965039
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper blades slightly smeary

  17. Pass72,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    589659654050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,851 miles (+14,240)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    889139754086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass58,611 miles (+14,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,611 miles
    Test number
    146387753457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,885 miles (+14,119)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    768938742079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass29,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    658632651093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 ACA

Does L24 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 ACA is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 ACA?
The MOT on L24 ACA is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 ACA done?
L24 ACA was recorded at 181,383 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 10,047 miles a year.
Has L24 ACA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 ACA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 ACA 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 L24 ACA find?
L24 ACA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 5 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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