Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 3,199 cc
L40 SBHMOT history
L40 SBH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,107 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 121,107 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,343 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 SBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 SBH was last recorded at 121,107 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 8,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,369 miles · 9 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,738 miles
- Average per year
- 8,343 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,107 miles
- 2024 – 112,369 miles
- 2023 – 108,214 miles
- 2022 – 102,791 miles
- 2021 – 98,764 miles
- 2020 – 95,148 miles
- 2019 – 85,992 miles
- 2018 – 76,652 miles
- 2016 – 61,111 miles
- 2015 – 47,798 miles
- 2014 – 32,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,107 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,107 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 121,107 miles
- Test number
- 219907240158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail121,107 miles (+8,738)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,107 miles
- Test number
- 688063743090
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,369 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 112,369 miles
- Test number
- 494809851877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,367 miles (+4,153)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,367 miles
- Test number
- 857956663041
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass108,214 miles (+5,423)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 108,214 miles
- Test number
- 357701956632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,791 miles (+4,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 102,791 miles
- Test number
- 966555734875
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Pass98,764 miles (+3,616)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 98,764 miles
- Test number
- 378071321800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,148 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 95,148 miles
- Test number
- 843003487023
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail95,148 miles (+9,156)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,148 miles
- Test number
- 951145065628
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,992 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 85,992 miles
- Test number
- 314028010096
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,992 miles (+9,340)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,992 miles
- Test number
- 197371403533
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,652 miles
- Test number
- 734427500125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,652 miles (+15,541)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,652 miles
- Test number
- 839440783790
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass61,111 miles (+13,313)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 61,111 miles
- Test number
- 614686560121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,798 miles (+15,729)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 47,798 miles
- Test number
- 386623796697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,069 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,069 miles
- Test number
- 419263854301
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass32,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 32,069 miles
- Test number
- 828323354301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 SBH
- Does L40 SBH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 SBH expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 SBH?
- The MOT on L40 SBH expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 SBH done?
- L40 SBH was recorded at 121,107 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 8,343 miles a year.
- Has L40 SBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 SBH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 SBH 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 SBH find?
- L40 SBH passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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