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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

L40 JUKMOT history

L40 JUK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 15 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

L40 JUK silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
130,409 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JUK
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
15 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JUK was last recorded at 130,409 miles on 9 May 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,352 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
7,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,409 miles
  • 2025 – 125,675 miles
  • 2024 – 119,582 miles
  • 2023 – 114,358 miles
  • 2022 – 107,911 miles
  • 2021 – 102,751 miles
  • 2020 – 98,939 miles
  • 2019 – 89,490 miles
  • 2018 – 84,066 miles
  • 2017 – 77,622 miles
  • 2016 – 69,598 miles
  • 2015 – 62,830 miles
  • 2014 – 52,646 miles
  • 2013 – 47,018 miles
  • 2012 – 39,664 miles
  • 2011 – 36,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,409 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes undersealed

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,409 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,409 miles
    Test number
    117070352178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes undersealed

  2. Fail130,352 miles (+4,677)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,352 miles
    Test number
    938401235470
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear @ fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySecurity of under tray

  3. Pass125,675 miles (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,675 miles
    Test number
    167317041369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,582 miles (+5,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,582 miles
    Test number
    384264816101
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,358 miles (+6,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,358 miles
    Test number
    815406337216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,911 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,911 miles
    Test number
    839265598416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,751 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,751 miles
    Test number
    434504200448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,939 miles (+9,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,939 miles
    Test number
    113137061067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass89,490 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    368154553699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,066 miles (+6,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    811251011150
    • AdvisoryEmissions 0.00
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass77,622 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,622 miles
    Test number
    857860757078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,557 miles (+7,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,557 miles
    Test number
    196245803253
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass69,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    921778318444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  14. Fail69,598 miles (+6,768)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    541234786118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  15. Pass62,830 miles (+10,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,830 miles
    Test number
    525441525003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass52,646 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    167220324472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,018 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,018 miles
    Test number
    898729823097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,664 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,664 miles
    Test number
    459512732073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,148 miles (+15,567)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,148 miles
    Test number
    457255421407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,581 miles
    Test number
    377298011183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 JUK

Does L40 JUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JUK is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JUK?
The MOT on L40 JUK is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JUK done?
L40 JUK was recorded at 130,409 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 7,307 miles a year.
Has L40 JUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JUK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 JUK 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 L40 JUK find?
L40 JUK passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; all metal brake pipes undersealed.

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