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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

L2 GNVMOT history

L2 GNV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

L2 GNV silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
120,478 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 GNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 GNV was last recorded at 120,478 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 2,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,503 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,975 miles
Average per year
4,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,478 miles
  • 2022 – 117,503 miles
  • 2021 – 112,482 miles
  • 2020 – 107,215 miles
  • 2019 – 102,731 miles
  • 2018 – 102,730 miles
  • 2017 – 95,951 miles
  • 2016 – 90,605 miles
  • 2015 – 88,079 miles
  • 2014 – 85,289 miles
  • 2013 – 82,822 miles
  • 2012 – 79,208 miles
  • 2011 – 76,373 miles
  • 2010 – 69,494 miles
  • 2009 – 64,452 miles
  • 2008 – 60,561 miles
  • 2007 – 55,646 miles
  • 2006 – 50,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,478 miles
  • AdvisorySlight play steering rack

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.

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside mirror repeater lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,478 miles (+2,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,478 miles
    Test number
    521842509877
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack

  2. Pass117,503 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,503 miles
    Test number
    583697809489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,482 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    713240247228
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror repeater lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill backs corroding

  4. Fail112,482 miles (+5,267)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    669472603290
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror repeater lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill backs corroding

  5. Pass107,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    473427934773
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail107,215 miles (+4,484)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    428401482287
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass102,731 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,731 miles
    Test number
    733414213181
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  8. Fail102,730 miles (+6,779)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,730 miles
    Test number
    942902196093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,951 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    266564627664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,605 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,605 miles
    Test number
    294063285430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,079 miles (+2,790)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,079 miles
    Test number
    625718595152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChassis corroding.

  12. Fail85,289 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    595068294176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass85,289 miles (+2,467)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    795978494154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass82,822 miles (+32)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    616645803287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking (perishing) outer wall

  15. Fail82,790 miles (+3,582)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,790 miles
    Test number
    447308693189
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking (perishing) outer wall

  16. Pass79,208 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    385098922213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail79,208 miles (+103)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    289716422276
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail79,105 miles (+2,732)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    205749692466
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  19. Pass76,373 miles (+6,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    505196491132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass69,494 miles (+5,042)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,494 miles
    Test number
    271487290145
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

  21. Pass64,452 miles (+3,891)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    544767099140
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

  22. Pass60,561 miles (+4,915)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,561 miles
    Test number
    853789098108
    • NoteFront brake pads 4mm wear left
    • NoteRear brake pads 3mm wear left

  23. Pass55,646 miles (+5,267)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    360795297147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass50,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    680529296113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 GNV

Does L2 GNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 GNV expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 GNV?
The MOT on L2 GNV expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 GNV done?
L2 GNV was recorded at 120,478 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 4,238 miles a year.
Has L2 GNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 GNV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L2 GNV 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 L2 GNV find?
L2 GNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: slight play steering rack.

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