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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

L3 XNSMOT history

L3 XNS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

L3 XNS black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2023
Mileage
105,924 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XNS was last recorded at 105,924 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 5,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,382 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,542 miles
Average per year
5,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,924 miles
  • 2021 – 100,382 miles
  • 2020 – 98,716 miles
  • 2019 – 93,077 miles
  • 2017 – 81,537 miles
  • 2016 – 75,284 miles
  • 2015 – 68,521 miles
  • 2014 – 61,827 miles
  • 2013 – 55,016 miles
  • 2012 – 49,690 miles
  • 2011 – 48,763 miles
  • 2010 – 43,057 miles
  • 2009 – 35,084 miles
  • 2007 – 30,176 miles
  • 2006 – 21,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,924 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,924 miles (+5,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,924 miles
    Test number
    379158648049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,382 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    340083829856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,716 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,716 miles
    Test number
    195804102811
    • 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))

  4. Fail98,715 miles (+5,638)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,715 miles
    Test number
    628832624478
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySmall knock within the steering rack on lock to lock operation.

  5. Pass93,077 miles (+11,540)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    224427225282
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside steering rack mounting bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis and subframes

  6. Pass81,537 miles (+6,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,537 miles
    Test number
    784665551382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass75,284 miles (+6,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,284 miles
    Test number
    948523179671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass68,521 miles (+6,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,521 miles
    Test number
    256894135171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass61,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,827 miles
    Test number
    676374234141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,827 miles (+6,811)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,827 miles
    Test number
    209263734123
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass55,016 miles (+5,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,016 miles
    Test number
    596569523130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass49,690 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,690 miles
    Test number
    908541932171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,763 miles
    Test number
    418349441455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,763 miles (+5,706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,763 miles
    Test number
    439838241404
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass43,057 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    142318440391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,813 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,813 miles
    Test number
    311017400029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,084 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,084 miles
    Test number
    460224819066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,176 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,176 miles
    Test number
    990308887255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,789 miles
    Test number
    972097976217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XNS

Does L3 XNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 XNS expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 XNS?
The MOT on L3 XNS expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 XNS done?
L3 XNS was recorded at 105,924 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 5,231 miles a year.
Has L3 XNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XNS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 XNS 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 XNS find?
L3 XNS passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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