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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

R57 GUGMOT history

R57 GUG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2022.

R57 GUG black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
155,297 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R57 GUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R57 GUG was last recorded at 155,297 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,296 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,297 miles
  • 2021 – 146,939 miles
  • 2019 – 130,989 miles
  • 2018 – 127,001 miles
  • 2017 – 121,198 miles
  • 2015 – 107,101 miles
  • 2014 – 74,533 miles
  • 2013 – 71,779 miles
  • 2012 – 64,408 miles
  • 2011 – 57,084 miles
  • 2010 – 49,449 miles
  • 2009 – 35,588 miles
  • 2008 – 28,694 miles
  • 2007 – 21,595 miles
  • 2006 – 15,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,297 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,297 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,297 miles
    Test number
    552707338385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,296 miles (+8,357)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,296 miles
    Test number
    944998129618
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,939 miles (+15,950)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,939 miles
    Test number
    279897122582
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,989 miles
    Test number
    604361755740
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail130,989 miles (+3,988)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,989 miles
    Test number
    375351681720
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,001 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,001 miles
    Test number
    556188467808
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail127,001 miles (+5,803)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,001 miles
    Test number
    808633478915
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,198 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,198 miles
    Test number
    698423161363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,177 miles (+14,076)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,177 miles
    Test number
    374239131782
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass107,101 miles (+32,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    375039505021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,533 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,533 miles
    Test number
    507388004083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail74,533 miles (+2,754)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,533 miles
    Test number
    895348104000
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass71,779 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,779 miles
    Test number
    568178063215
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail71,779 miles (+7,371)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,779 miles
    Test number
    568808863219
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass64,408 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,408 miles
    Test number
    306735982290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,401 miles (+7,317)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    346922882455
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass57,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    956353681220
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail57,084 miles (+7,635)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    346088071223
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass49,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    713767470244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,449 miles (+5,198)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    921647570269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass44,251 miles (+8,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,251 miles
    Test number
    743484210007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass35,588 miles (+6,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,588 miles
    Test number
    914276529030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,694 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,694 miles
    Test number
    300660738078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,595 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,595 miles
    Test number
    960380027025
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass21,595 miles (+5,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,595 miles
    Test number
    832919517023
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  26. Pass15,638 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    593333896175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteFront brakes close to balance limit (20%)

Questions about R57 GUG

Does R57 GUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R57 GUG expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R57 GUG?
The MOT on R57 GUG expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R57 GUG done?
R57 GUG was recorded at 155,297 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 9,014 miles a year.
Has R57 GUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R57 GUG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on R57 GUG 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 R57 GUG find?
R57 GUG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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