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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

MEC 789MOT history

MEC 789 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MEC 789 silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,421 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEC 789
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEC 789 was last recorded at 111,421 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,495 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
926 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,421 miles
  • 2025 – 110,495 miles
  • 2024 – 108,475 miles
  • 2023 – 106,770 miles
  • 2022 – 102,016 miles
  • 2021 – 97,349 miles
  • 2020 – 93,788 miles
  • 2019 – 86,090 miles
  • 2018 – 80,532 miles
  • 2017 – 73,709 miles
  • 2016 – 66,110 miles
  • 2015 – 60,970 miles
  • 2013 – 55,427 miles
  • 2011 – 43,927 miles
  • 2010 – 36,257 miles
  • 2009 – 31,212 miles
  • 2008 – 27,992 miles
  • 2007 – 24,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,421 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,421 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    527760464999
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail111,421 miles (+926)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    719038960854
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,495 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,495 miles
    Test number
    173274902850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,487 miles (+2,012)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,487 miles
    Test number
    811840738011
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,475 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,475 miles
    Test number
    891613693189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,770 miles (+4,754)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,770 miles
    Test number
    840645218860
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass102,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,016 miles
    Test number
    331784906632
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail102,016 miles (+4,667)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,016 miles
    Test number
    484296669394
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass97,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,349 miles
    Test number
    485803092452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail97,348 miles (+3,560)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    771680706336
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass93,788 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,788 miles
    Test number
    959528431574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,090 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,090 miles
    Test number
    304292084408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    344598428016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,532 miles (+6,823)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    114864442590
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass73,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    136470325434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail73,709 miles (+7,599)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,709 miles
    Test number
    600316520735
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass66,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    369260407504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail66,110 miles (+5,140)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    140129034723
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,970 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    158695805445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,427 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    556555253320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,245 miles
    Test number
    169831313094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,245 miles (+7)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,245 miles
    Test number
    195961313053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Fail51,238 miles (+7,311)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,238 miles
    Test number
    866757803071
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,927 miles (+7,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,927 miles
    Test number
    306004741391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,257 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,257 miles
    Test number
    943448680196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,212 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,212 miles
    Test number
    280172209218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,992 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    890475108206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,220 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    912449677159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass24,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    994269077113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEC 789

What vehicle is registration MEC 789 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEC 789 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 May 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MEC 789 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEC 789 is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEC 789?
The MOT on MEC 789 is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEC 789 done?
MEC 789 was recorded at 111,421 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has MEC 789 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEC 789 has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on MEC 789 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 MEC 789 find?
MEC 789 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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