Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
L70 VGSMOT history
L70 VGS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,573 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 107,573 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 VGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 23 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 VGS was last recorded at 107,573 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,768 miles · 18 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,805 miles
- Average per year
- 7,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,573 miles
- 2025 – 102,768 miles
- 2024 – 97,756 miles
- 2023 – 92,013 miles
- 2022 – 86,177 miles
- 2021 – 75,387 miles
- 2020 – 63,966 miles
- 2019 – 59,066 miles
- 2018 – 49,173 miles
- 2017 – 41,577 miles
- 2016 – 34,433 miles
- 2015 – 27,583 miles
- 2014 – 20,317 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,573 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 engine oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 12 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,573 miles (+4,805)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 107,573 miles
- Test number
- 908351669959
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,768 miles (+5,012)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 102,768 miles
- Test number
- 310927352196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,756 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 97,756 miles
- Test number
- 169047751413
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,743 miles (+5,730)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,743 miles
- Test number
- 560638943907
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,013 miles (+5,836)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 92,013 miles
- Test number
- 920534963458
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,177 miles (+10,790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 86,177 miles
- Test number
- 463305295568
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,387 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,387 miles
- Test number
- 159615522545
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,373 miles (+11,407)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,373 miles
- Test number
- 732862166632
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,966 miles (+4,900)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 63,966 miles
- Test number
- 781171816882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,066 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 59,066 miles
- Test number
- 983520316241
- AdvisoryFront both side tyre wearing around out side edge
Fail59,066 miles (+9,893)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,066 miles
- Test number
- 872020626508
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both side tyre wearing around out side edge
Pass49,173 miles (+7,596)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 49,173 miles
- Test number
- 465986504191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,577 miles (+7,144)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 41,577 miles
- Test number
- 786619517086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,433 miles (+6,850)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 34,433 miles
- Test number
- 887892116756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 27,583 miles
- Test number
- 653212793277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,583 miles (+7,266)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,583 miles
- Test number
- 131616821474
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,317 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 20,317 miles
- Test number
- 857296214381
- NoteSlight cut nearside rear tyre sidewall
Questions about L70 VGS
- Does L70 VGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 VGS is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 VGS?
- The MOT on L70 VGS is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 VGS done?
- L70 VGS was recorded at 107,573 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,310 miles a year.
- Has L70 VGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 VGS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L70 VGS 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 L70 VGS find?
- L70 VGS passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.
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