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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,498 cc

L40 PEDMOT history

L40 PED is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L40 PED silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,503 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PED was last recorded at 135,503 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,802 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,701 miles
Average per year
9,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,503 miles
  • 2025 – 131,802 miles
  • 2024 – 127,105 miles
  • 2023 – 113,945 miles
  • 2022 – 102,089 miles
  • 2021 – 89,400 miles
  • 2020 – 79,741 miles
  • 2019 – 73,091 miles
  • 2018 – 67,086 miles
  • 2017 – 55,664 miles
  • 2016 – 42,211 miles
  • 2015 – 32,592 miles
  • 2014 – 28,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,503 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Both front tyres worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,503 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,503 miles
    Test number
    562863862727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,802 miles (+4,697)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,802 miles
    Test number
    685224092710
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass127,105 miles (+13,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,105 miles
    Test number
    297898263901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass113,945 miles (+11,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,945 miles
    Test number
    741216816282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear direction indicator flash rate slightly fast compared to others
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass102,089 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,089 miles
    Test number
    826772167721
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low
  6. Fail102,079 miles (+12,679)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    632859868371
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working warning message on dash (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low
  7. Pass89,400 miles (+9,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,400 miles
    Test number
    355864266027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass79,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    323539686591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail79,741 miles (+6,650)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    520724272658
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass73,091 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,091 miles
    Test number
    960343804182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,086 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    616055468313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,124 miles
    Test number
    569798650298
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too low to measure.
  13. Fail66,124 miles (+10,460)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,124 miles
    Test number
    465447404334
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too low to measure.
  14. Pass55,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    175423444309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
  15. Fail55,664 miles (+13,453)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    388469804086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
  16. Pass42,211 miles (+9,619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,211 miles
    Test number
    942870099127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,592 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,592 miles
    Test number
    456153715140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    28,380 miles
    Test number
    186992034329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PED

Does L40 PED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PED is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 PED?
The MOT on L40 PED is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 PED done?
L40 PED was recorded at 135,503 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 9,515 miles a year.
Has L40 PED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PED has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 PED 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 PED find?
L40 PED passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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