Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc
L8 GUBMOT history
L8 GUB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 140,091 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,186 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 GUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 GUB was last recorded at 140,091 miles on 17 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Dec 2025: 140,091 miles, lower than 140,102 miles on 11 Dec 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,102 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Average per year
- 4,186 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,091 miles
- 2024 – 139,047 miles
- 2023 – 137,449 miles
- 2022 – 134,694 miles
- 2021 – 131,992 miles
- 2020 – 127,008 miles
- 2019 – 121,027 miles
- 2018 – 118,116 miles
- 2017 – 116,310 miles
- 2016 – 111,993 miles
- 2015 – 106,271 miles
- 2014 – 101,254 miles
- 2013 – 97,287 miles
- 2012 – 93,485 miles
- 2011 – 90,352 miles
- 2010 – 87,849 miles
- 2009 – 82,073 miles
- 2008 – 72,493 miles
- 2007 – 61,950 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,091 miles
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Fog lamp Tell tail is GreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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, 2021–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,091 miles (-11)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 140,091 miles
- Test number
- 946880474817
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Fog lamp Tell tail is Green
Fail140,102 miles (+1,055)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,102 miles
- Test number
- 162935374091
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Fog lamp Tell tail is Green
Pass139,047 miles (+1,598)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 139,047 miles
- Test number
- 942580961332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,449 miles (+2,755)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 137,449 miles
- Test number
- 804974932239
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides cutting inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,694 miles (+2,702)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 134,694 miles
- Test number
- 617526254132
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,992 miles (+4,984)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 131,992 miles
- Test number
- 508531554239
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear diff weeping
Pass127,008 miles (+5,981)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 127,008 miles
- Test number
- 191694558686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,027 miles (+2,911)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 121,027 miles
- Test number
- 277609536890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,116 miles (+1,806)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 118,116 miles
- Test number
- 883311521457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,310 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 116,310 miles
- Test number
- 344520250946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,305 miles (+4,312)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,305 miles
- Test number
- 638787642504
- FailureParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Pass111,993 miles (+5,722)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 111,993 miles
- Test number
- 924257597507
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass106,271 miles (+5,017)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 106,271 miles
- Test number
- 295102355116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,254 miles (+3,967)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 101,254 miles
- Test number
- 465225974101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,287 miles (+3,802)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 97,287 miles
- Test number
- 966261573193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass93,485 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 93,485 miles
- Test number
- 315760072164
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass90,352 miles (+2,503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 90,352 miles
- Test number
- 577581751189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,849 miles (+5,776)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 87,849 miles
- Test number
- 981921980102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass82,073 miles (+9,580)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 82,073 miles
- Test number
- 212669229214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,493 miles (+10,543)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 72,493 miles
- Test number
- 803565738223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,950 miles (+794)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 61,950 miles
- Test number
- 634261747213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 61,156 miles
- Test number
- 723759437050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 GUB
- Does L8 GUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GUB is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 GUB?
- The MOT on L8 GUB is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 GUB done?
- L8 GUB was recorded at 140,091 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,186 miles a year.
- Has L8 GUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 GUB has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 GUB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 GUB find?
- L8 GUB passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front position lamp incorrect colour; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear fog lamp tell tail is green.
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