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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

L7 PDAMOT history

L7 PDA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 3 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 142,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L7 PDA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,313 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 PDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 PDA was last recorded at 142,313 miles on 21 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,301 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,313 miles
  • 2025 – 141,404 miles
  • 2024 – 136,322 miles
  • 2023 – 132,025 miles
  • 2022 – 130,301 miles
  • 2021 – 129,085 miles
  • 2020 – 128,000 miles
  • 2019 – 126,683 miles
  • 2018 – 125,849 miles
  • 2017 – 124,604 miles
  • 2016 – 123,692 miles
  • 2015 – 122,399 miles
  • 2014 – 121,441 miles
  • 2013 – 118,602 miles
  • 2012 – 117,087 miles
  • 2011 – 114,964 miles
  • 2010 – 113,139 miles
  • 2009 – 107,612 miles
  • 2008 – 76,389 miles
  • 2007 – 46,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,313 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear brake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,313 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,313 miles
    Test number
    120924925732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail142,301 miles (+897)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,301 miles
    Test number
    305318663238
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,404 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,404 miles
    Test number
    735954035524
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres over 10 years old

  4. Fail141,404 miles (+5,082)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,404 miles
    Test number
    995135825874
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres over 10 years old

  5. Pass136,322 miles (+176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,322 miles
    Test number
    284652636345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail136,146 miles (+4,121)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    616929920112
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass132,025 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,025 miles
    Test number
    544308234784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,746 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,746 miles
    Test number
    520753489993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,736 miles (+1,435)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,736 miles
    Test number
    562867323246
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass130,301 miles (+1,216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,301 miles
    Test number
    126677734089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass129,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,085 miles
    Test number
    143492916539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail129,085 miles (+1,085)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,085 miles
    Test number
    827721636161
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass128,000 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    128,000 miles
    Test number
    338242277824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,683 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    240879004851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass125,849 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,849 miles
    Test number
    933022207493
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  16. Fail125,829 miles (+1,225)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,829 miles
    Test number
    619368695216
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  17. Pass124,604 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,604 miles
    Test number
    984853959132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,692 miles (+1,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    720995345086
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look low

  19. Fail122,399 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,399 miles
    Test number
    226346925452
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass122,399 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,399 miles
    Test number
    308366325174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,441 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,441 miles
    Test number
    138457924117
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass121,441 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,441 miles
    Test number
    179757524126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,602 miles (+1,515)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,602 miles
    Test number
    299817323462
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding

  24. Pass117,087 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,087 miles
    Test number
    397399222114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass114,964 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,964 miles
    Test number
    299256021170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass113,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    581714130112
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail113,139 miles (+5,527)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    922893030174
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass107,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    107,612 miles
    Test number
    934758239385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    123546139347
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass76,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    132765928395
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail76,388 miles (+29,543)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    464145128416
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass46,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    962876327369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 PDA

Does L7 PDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 PDA is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 PDA?
The MOT on L7 PDA is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 PDA done?
L7 PDA was recorded at 142,313 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,162 miles a year.
Has L7 PDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 PDA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 PDA 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 L7 PDA find?
L7 PDA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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