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Mercedes-Benz ML

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T163 PKJMOT history

T163 PKJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 117,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2023
Mileage
117,308 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2022
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 PKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 PKJ was last recorded at 117,308 miles on 2 Dec 2022, 1,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,839 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,469 miles
Average per year
4,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,308 miles
  • 2021 – 115,839 miles
  • 2020 – 114,541 miles
  • 2019 – 113,965 miles
  • 2018 – 111,226 miles
  • 2017 – 107,710 miles
  • 2016 – 104,401 miles
  • 2015 – 100,838 miles
  • 2014 – 98,089 miles
  • 2013 – 89,545 miles
  • 2012 – 83,939 miles
  • 2011 – 77,947 miles
  • 2010 – 72,115 miles
  • 2009 – 66,797 miles
  • 2008 – 58,568 miles
  • 2007 – 52,365 miles
  • 2006 – 46,374 miles
  • 2005 – 39,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front tire worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,308 miles (+1,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,308 miles
    Test number
    465214634959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,839 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,839 miles
    Test number
    839278627336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,541 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,541 miles
    Test number
    287715349516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail114,541 miles (+576)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,541 miles
    Test number
    828768102053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,965 miles (+2,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    816237485116
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,226 miles (+3,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,226 miles
    Test number
    108412454313
    • AdvisoryFront engine oli leak

  7. Pass107,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,710 miles
    Test number
    731504698559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail107,710 miles (+3,309)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,710 miles
    Test number
    856113187675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass104,401 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,401 miles
    Test number
    614780067056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tire worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tire worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tire worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and gearbox

  10. Fail104,401 miles (+3,563)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,401 miles
    Test number
    933783711419
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tire worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tire worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tire worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine and gearbox

  11. Pass100,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    388534205538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail100,838 miles (+2,749)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    698090020444
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass98,089 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,089 miles
    Test number
    428390434467
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail98,089 miles (+8,544)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,089 miles
    Test number
    536280334332
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass89,545 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,545 miles
    Test number
    446798003485
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail89,545 miles (+5,606)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,545 miles
    Test number
    606198803326
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass83,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,939 miles
    Test number
    215246902355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,939 miles (+5,992)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,939 miles
    Test number
    515455102398
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre old

  19. Pass77,947 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    265140701349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake poor

  20. Fail77,947 miles (+5,832)3 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    587410501320
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake poor

  21. Fail72,115 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    373592790241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteParking brake poon
    • NoteSlight ware inner rack loint

  22. Pass72,115 miles (+5,318)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    581352090254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteParking brake poon
    • NoteSlight ware inner rack loint

  23. Pass66,797 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    533707609321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack slight ware inner joint

  24. Fail66,797 miles (+8,229)8 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    702087709385
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack slight ware inner joint

  25. Pass58,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    433632508475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,568 miles (+6,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    800372808363
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass52,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    100955907314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,365 miles (+5,991)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    281654907385
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass46,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,374 miles
    Test number
    300531496476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail46,372 miles (+6,828)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,372 miles
    Test number
    372571396432
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass39,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    39,544 miles
    Test number
    894506735357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 PKJ

Does T163 PKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T163 PKJ expired on 1 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T163 PKJ?
The MOT on T163 PKJ expired on 1 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T163 PKJ done?
T163 PKJ was recorded at 117,308 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2022, an average of 4,575 miles a year.
Has T163 PKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 PKJ has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T163 PKJ 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 T163 PKJ find?
T163 PKJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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