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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

L29 MNSMOT history

L29 MNS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 18 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

L29 MNS silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
157,022 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 MNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 MNS was last recorded at 157,022 miles on 25 May 2026, 3,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,043 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,979 miles
Average per year
8,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,022 miles
  • 2025 – 153,043 miles
  • 2023 – 144,918 miles
  • 2022 – 136,141 miles
  • 2021 – 128,675 miles
  • 2020 – 121,610 miles
  • 2019 – 104,532 miles
  • 2017 – 99,276 miles
  • 2016 – 84,418 miles
  • 2015 – 72,805 miles
  • 2014 – 61,927 miles
  • 2013 – 50,075 miles
  • 2012 – 43,977 miles
  • 2011 – 34,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,022 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,022 miles (+3,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,022 miles
    Test number
    394226205593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,043 miles (+8,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,043 miles
    Test number
    935284347537
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,918 miles (+8,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,918 miles
    Test number
    259311342798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass136,141 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,141 miles
    Test number
    775385946123
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Fail135,626 miles (+6,951)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,626 miles
    Test number
    461654021465
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Pass128,675 miles (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,675 miles
    Test number
    447063350422
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail128,638 miles (+7,028)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,638 miles
    Test number
    408818043659
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass121,610 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,610 miles
    Test number
    121639021872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,565 miles (+17,033)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,565 miles
    Test number
    589173043147
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass104,532 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    960025408125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail104,431 miles (+5,155)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,431 miles
    Test number
    460513666793
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose poorly secured, rectification recommended.

  12. Pass99,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,276 miles
    Test number
    863691428566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,276 miles (+14,858)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,276 miles
    Test number
    368113674807
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,418 miles (+11,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,418 miles
    Test number
    558091985277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,805 miles (+10,878)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    488051883456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,927 miles (+11,852)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    888504054365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,075 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    418551853363
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass50,075 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    445471753390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,977 miles (+9,933)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,977 miles
    Test number
    608646242370
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass34,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,044 miles
    Test number
    209119421311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 MNS

Does L29 MNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 MNS is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 MNS?
The MOT on L29 MNS is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 MNS done?
L29 MNS was recorded at 157,022 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 8,483 miles a year.
Has L29 MNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 MNS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L29 MNS 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 L29 MNS find?
L29 MNS passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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