Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc
L90 ALWMOT history
L90 ALW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 211,716 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 211,716 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,030 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 ALW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 ALW was last recorded at 211,716 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 12,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 198,784 miles · 31 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,932 miles
- Average per year
- 11,030 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 211,716 miles
- 2023 – 198,784 miles
- 2022 – 181,347 miles
- 2021 – 153,561 miles
- 2020 – 144,552 miles
- 2019 – 131,383 miles
- 2018 – 123,270 miles
- 2017 – 112,761 miles
- 2016 – 104,011 miles
- 2015 – 94,935 miles
- 2014 – 81,642 miles
- 2013 – 77,342 miles
- 2012 – 67,207 miles
- 2011 – 57,182 miles
- 2010 – 49,764 miles
- 2009 – 40,275 miles
- 2008 – 30,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass211,716 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,716 miles (+12,932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 211,716 miles
- Test number
- 549445891847
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass198,784 miles (+17,437)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 198,784 miles
- Test number
- 610222743843
- AdvisoryFront both side wing slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play on inner steering joints
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight seepage of oil
- AdvisoryUnder carriage corrosion
Pass181,347 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 181,347 miles
- Test number
- 917702895792
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail181,341 miles (+27,780)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,341 miles
- Test number
- 273937108459
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass153,561 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 153,561 miles
- Test number
- 144245964142
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition
- AdvisoryBoth headlight aims dim
Fail153,561 miles (+9,009)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,561 miles
- Test number
- 278197864213
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition
- AdvisoryBoth headlight aims dim
Pass144,552 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 144,552 miles
- Test number
- 634480298725
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,552 miles (+13,169)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,552 miles
- Test number
- 787437483692
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,383 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 131,383 miles
- Test number
- 324651980343
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail131,383 miles (+8,113)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,383 miles
- Test number
- 795521714427
- DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass123,270 miles (+10,509)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 123,270 miles
- Test number
- 263633343805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Pass112,761 miles (+8,750)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 112,761 miles
- Test number
- 495002842585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,011 miles (+9,076)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 104,011 miles
- Test number
- 908087821740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,935 miles (+13,293)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 94,935 miles
- Test number
- 426161395025
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass81,642 miles (+4,300)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 81,642 miles
- Test number
- 567667074057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,342 miles (+10,135)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 77,342 miles
- Test number
- 509516493093
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,207 miles (+10,025)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 67,207 miles
- Test number
- 107963982463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,182 miles (+7,418)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 57,182 miles
- Test number
- 176279681487
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass49,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 49,764 miles
- Test number
- 370511090040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,764 miles (+9,489)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,764 miles
- Test number
- 683271690091
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass40,275 miles (+10,234)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 40,275 miles
- Test number
- 294331699004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 30,041 miles
- Test number
- 472968598084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,041 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,041 miles
- Test number
- 763428698012
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L90 ALW
- Does L90 ALW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 ALW expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 ALW?
- The MOT on L90 ALW expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 ALW done?
- L90 ALW was recorded at 211,716 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 11,030 miles a year.
- Has L90 ALW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 ALW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L90 ALW 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 L90 ALW find?
- L90 ALW passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.
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