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Mercedes-Benz ML

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T120 TBDMOT history

T120 TBD is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2024
Mileage
106,485 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 TBD was last recorded at 106,485 miles on 28 Sept 2023, 6,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,817 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,668 miles
Average per year
4,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,485 miles
  • 2022 – 99,817 miles
  • 2021 – 92,844 miles
  • 2020 – 90,790 miles
  • 2019 – 86,726 miles
  • 2018 – 83,478 miles
  • 2017 – 75,633 miles
  • 2016 – 67,848 miles
  • 2015 – 63,742 miles
  • 2014 – 61,262 miles
  • 2013 – 59,035 miles
  • 2012 – 55,939 miles
  • 2011 – 53,769 miles
  • 2010 – 50,300 miles
  • 2009 – 46,925 miles
  • 2008 – 43,433 miles
  • 2007 – 39,250 miles
  • 2006 – 36,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,485 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,485 miles
    Test number
    997309500242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,485 miles (+6,668)4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,485 miles
    Test number
    848618403169
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousRear unable to test brakes to road ( rear brake pipe burst )
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,817 miles (+6,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,817 miles
    Test number
    648145188708
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass92,844 miles (+2,054)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,844 miles
    Test number
    296878332914
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at front and rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of chassis and body floor bad, corrosion on chassis and body and suspension components but non seriously weakened.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 13 year old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body to chassis mounting badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 10 year old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,790 miles (+4,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,790 miles
    Test number
    639650011979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,726 miles (+3,248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,726 miles
    Test number
    600883056437
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper support panel corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

  7. Pass83,478 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,478 miles
    Test number
    817364103508
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail83,464 miles (+7,831)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,464 miles
    Test number
    709883677788
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section supporting tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,633 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    117714497944
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail75,632 miles (+7,784)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    206960083471
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass67,848 miles (+4,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    807623426464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules At connection to caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules At connection to caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight cracking of outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has slight cracking of outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle carrier (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass63,742 miles (+2,480)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,742 miles
    Test number
    935728045104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion on o/s/r cross member
    • NoteCracking on o/s/f sidewall
    • NoteCracking on o/s/r sidewall

  13. Pass61,262 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,262 miles
    Test number
    446213354190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    655066633107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail59,035 miles (+3,096)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    239695733146
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass55,939 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    545406932123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes underneath poor condition

  17. Fail55,935 miles (+2,166)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    379355822129
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes underneath poor condition

  18. Pass53,769 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,769 miles
    Test number
    486169221126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,300 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    964414730189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,925 miles (+3,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,925 miles
    Test number
    573764839169
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass43,433 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    193062448199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,250 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,250 miles
    Test number
    584476937191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,242 miles (+2,668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,242 miles
    Test number
    672764737195
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass36,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,574 miles
    Test number
    690709036141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T120 TBD

Does T120 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T120 TBD expired on 14 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T120 TBD?
The MOT on T120 TBD expired on 14 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T120 TBD done?
T120 TBD was recorded at 106,485 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2023, an average of 4,027 miles a year.
Has T120 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 TBD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T120 TBD 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 T120 TBD find?
T120 TBD passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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