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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,266 cc

T10 DNAMOT history

T10 DNA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
126,272 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T10 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T10 DNA was last recorded at 126,272 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 3,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,318 miles · 23 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,954 miles
Average per year
4,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,272 miles
  • 2021 – 122,318 miles
  • 2019 – 109,629 miles
  • 2018 – 101,725 miles
  • 2017 – 95,713 miles
  • 2016 – 91,810 miles
  • 2015 – 87,875 miles
  • 2013 – 84,738 miles
  • 2012 – 77,619 miles
  • 2011 – 73,086 miles
  • 2010 – 68,580 miles
  • 2009 – 63,241 miles
  • 2008 – 59,052 miles
  • 2007 – 50,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,272 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,272 miles (+3,954)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,272 miles
    Test number
    668117832954
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass122,318 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,318 miles
    Test number
    346870462053
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail122,318 miles (+12,689)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,318 miles
    Test number
    719618471600
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass109,629 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,629 miles
    Test number
    723673886127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail109,616 miles (+200)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,616 miles
    Test number
    677091692249
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail109,416 miles (+7,691)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,416 miles
    Test number
    202100305650
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass101,725 miles (+6,012)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,725 miles
    Test number
    306753748353
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,713 miles
    Test number
    316185815651
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seats stowed away during time of test
  9. Fail95,713 miles (+3,903)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,713 miles
    Test number
    350268496218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWheel bolt(s) missing N/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/F + O/S/R (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seats stowed away during time of test
  10. Pass91,810 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    249551015529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,875 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    135472925491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,738 miles (+7,119)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,738 miles
    Test number
    188087343307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass77,619 miles (+4,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,619 miles
    Test number
    748091912335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass73,086 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,086 miles
    Test number
    115140101316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,060 miles (+4,480)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    568938791257
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass68,580 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,580 miles
    Test number
    213801670275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,241 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    571651919204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,052 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,052 miles
    Test number
    190593498455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,269 miles
    Test number
    451417647074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T10 DNA

Does T10 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T10 DNA expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T10 DNA?
The MOT on T10 DNA expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T10 DNA done?
T10 DNA was recorded at 126,272 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 4,834 miles a year.
Has T10 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T10 DNA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T10 DNA 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 T10 DNA find?
T10 DNA passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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