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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

MEG 81MOT history

MEG 81 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MEG 81 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,038 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEG 81
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEG 81 was last recorded at 90,038 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,023 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,038 miles
  • 2025 – 89,814 miles
  • 2024 – 89,767 miles
  • 2023 – 89,399 miles
  • 2022 – 88,776 miles
  • 2021 – 87,966 miles
  • 2020 – 87,069 miles
  • 2019 – 82,380 miles
  • 2017 – 67,085 miles
  • 2016 – 61,988 miles
  • 2014 – 56,190 miles
  • 2013 – 53,263 miles
  • 2012 – 45,830 miles
  • 2010 – 34,095 miles
  • 2009 – 28,026 miles
  • 2008 – 19,897 miles
  • 2007 – 15,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,038 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,038 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,038 miles
    Test number
    247911979861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,023 miles (+209)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    850235913620
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

  3. Pass89,814 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,814 miles
    Test number
    620269867334
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s slight outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass89,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    799143698862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,767 miles (+368)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    132035212393
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture 2 front to rear brake pipes under nsf wheel arch very badly corroded (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass89,399 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    955152519888
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail89,399 miles (+623)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    179977004653
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crash bar/chassis section behind rear bumper has corrosion and multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 road wheels have 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass88,776 miles (+6)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    192604777090
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail88,770 miles (+804)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,770 miles
    Test number
    770718957067
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass87,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    446555536678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,966 miles (+897)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    325596191999
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    976449386826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,069 miles (+4,689)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    285430460822
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass82,380 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,380 miles
    Test number
    596478819379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,378 miles (+15,293)6 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,378 miles
    Test number
    739645528766
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass67,085 miles (+5,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    496780531469
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

  17. Pass61,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    886890637661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail61,987 miles (+5,797)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,987 miles
    Test number
    341617825777
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass56,190 miles (+2,927)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    595894524300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass53,263 miles (+7,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    416377343206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass45,830 miles (+95)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,830 miles
    Test number
    825183892022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Fail45,735 miles (+11,640)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    496949282034
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass34,095 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    450087130453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,026 miles (+8,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,026 miles
    Test number
    662017839323
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  25. Pass19,897 miles (+4,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,897 miles
    Test number
    844349728340
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass15,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,749 miles
    Test number
    613221577248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEG 81

What vehicle is registration MEG 81 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEG 81 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Sept 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 MEG 81 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEG 81 is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEG 81?
The MOT on MEG 81 is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEG 81 done?
MEG 81 was recorded at 90,038 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,912 miles a year.
Has MEG 81 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEG 81 has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on MEG 81 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 MEG 81 find?
MEG 81 passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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