Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,987 cc
L3 FLWMOT history
L3 FLW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 187,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 187,756 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 19,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 FLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 FLW was last recorded at 187,756 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,467 miles · 8 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 289 miles
- Average per year
- 19,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 187,756 miles
- 2024 – 109,768 miles
- 2023 – 98,011 miles
- 2022 – 85,429 miles
- 2021 – 80,548 miles
- 2020 – 70,780 miles
- 2019 – 52,343 miles
- 2018 – 41,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,756 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryAdd blue warning onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNear side front rim has welded re pairsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front road wheel has a welded repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split at blade end
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Coolant level low message on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 18 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,756 miles (+289)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 187,756 miles
- Test number
- 667177017459
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdd blue warning on
- AdvisoryNear side front rim has welded re pairs
Fail187,467 miles (+77,699)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,467 miles
- Test number
- 761752971731
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault front left air bag (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdd blue warning on
- AdvisoryNear side front rim has welded re pairs
Pass109,768 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 109,768 miles
- Test number
- 152224479835
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split at blade end (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel has a welded repair
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low message on dash
Fail109,768 miles (+11,757)1 dangerous9 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,768 miles
- Test number
- 194530846482
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead area (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively large split in blade rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working damage to n/s/r outer combination lamp- likely to throw white light to rear once working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split at blade end (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel has a welded repair
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on dash indicating low tyre pressures
- AdvisoryCoolant level low message on dash
Pass98,011 miles (+12,582)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 98,011 miles
- Test number
- 587738554767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,429 miles (+4,881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 85,429 miles
- Test number
- 849979983936
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,548 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,548 miles
- Test number
- 527930875572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,526 miles (+9,746)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,526 miles
- Test number
- 412941443077
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,780 miles (+18,437)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 70,780 miles
- Test number
- 829588560513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,343 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 52,343 miles
- Test number
- 302884169092
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail52,343 miles (+10,968)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,343 miles
- Test number
- 834815346475
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 41,375 miles
- Test number
- 995757532394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 FLW
- Does L3 FLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FLW is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L3 FLW?
- The MOT on L3 FLW is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 FLW done?
- L3 FLW was recorded at 187,756 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 19,095 miles a year.
- Has L3 FLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 FLW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 FLW 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 L3 FLW find?
- L3 FLW passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges, and 3 more.
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