
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
NVR 517MOT history
NVR 517 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 223,875 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 223,875 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,789 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NVR 517
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 2 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
NVR 517 was last recorded at 223,875 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 217,332 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,543 miles
- Average per year
- 10,789 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 223,875 miles
- 2024 – 217,332 miles
- 2023 – 211,500 miles
- 2022 – 194,336 miles
- 2021 – 174,130 miles
- 2020 – 165,666 miles
- 2019 – 155,078 miles
- 2018 – 142,158 miles
- 2017 – 119,020 miles
- 2016 – 106,072 miles
- 2015 – 97,061 miles
- 2014 – 87,716 miles
- 2013 – 80,482 miles
- 2012 – 65,848 miles
- 2011 – 59,695 miles
- 2009 – 51,730 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySrs light (air bag light) came on and switch off half way in test (posable fault)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,875 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 223,875 miles
- Test number
- 398421360677
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySrs light (air bag light) came on and switch off half way in test (posable fault)
Fail223,875 miles (+6,543)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,875 miles
- Test number
- 442284468963
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r +o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySrs light (air bag light) came on and switch off half way in test (posable fault)
Pass217,332 miles (+5,832)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 217,332 miles
- Test number
- 254545431104
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass211,500 miles (+17,164)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 211,500 miles
- Test number
- 572983440510
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass194,336 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 194,336 miles
- Test number
- 240480578365
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail194,327 miles (+20,197)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,327 miles
- Test number
- 436717771858
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,130 miles (+8,464)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 174,130 miles
- Test number
- 989499551733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,666 miles (+10,588)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 165,666 miles
- Test number
- 259655291611
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass155,078 miles (+12,920)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 155,078 miles
- Test number
- 501003890129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass142,158 miles (+23,138)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 142,158 miles
- Test number
- 914595175512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,020 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 119,020 miles
- Test number
- 943620714190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail119,020 miles (+12,948)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,020 miles
- Test number
- 504086959495
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 106,072 miles
- Test number
- 228303389877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,072 miles (+9,011)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,072 miles
- Test number
- 439963983376
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass97,061 miles (+9,345)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 97,061 miles
- Test number
- 105148159567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,716 miles (+7,234)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 87,716 miles
- Test number
- 886702884250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,482 miles (+7,387)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 80,482 miles
- Test number
- 947925363338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,095 miles (+7,247)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 73,095 miles
- Test number
- 116039923019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,848 miles (+6,153)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 65,848 miles
- Test number
- 269889912066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,695 miles (+7,965)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 59,695 miles
- Test number
- 587642511043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,730 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 51,730 miles
- Test number
- 774731359325
- NoteOil leak
Questions about NVR 517
- What vehicle is registration NVR 517 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NVR 517 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Mar 2006. 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 NVR 517 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NVR 517 is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on NVR 517?
- The MOT on NVR 517 is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NVR 517 done?
- NVR 517 was recorded at 223,875 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 10,789 miles a year.
- Has NVR 517 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NVR 517 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on NVR 517 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 NVR 517 find?
- NVR 517 passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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