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Mercedes-Benz ML

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T173 CNPMOT history

T173 CNP is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 194,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
194,507 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 CNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T173 CNP was last recorded at 194,507 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2006: 103,120 miles, lower than 103,313 miles on 6 Sept 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
191,345 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
4,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,507 miles
  • 2025 – 191,345 miles
  • 2024 – 188,860 miles
  • 2023 – 188,216 miles
  • 2022 – 186,519 miles
  • 2021 – 182,775 miles
  • 2020 – 179,650 miles
  • 2019 – 173,583 miles
  • 2018 – 172,734 miles
  • 2017 – 168,953 miles
  • 2016 – 164,363 miles
  • 2015 – 159,226 miles
  • 2014 – 155,206 miles
  • 2013 – 150,552 miles
  • 2012 – 146,891 miles
  • 2011 – 142,684 miles
  • 2010 – 137,252 miles
  • 2009 – 129,875 miles
  • 2008 – 122,198 miles
  • 2007 – 112,696 miles
  • 2006 – 103,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,507 miles
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,507 miles (+3,162)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,507 miles
    Test number
    457157601705
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass191,345 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,345 miles
    Test number
    829158193471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail191,344 miles (+2,484)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,344 miles
    Test number
    271918881539
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass188,860 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    188,860 miles
    Test number
    374194447762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,216 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    188,216 miles
    Test number
    235358015790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,211 miles (+1,692)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,211 miles
    Test number
    589868288958
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass186,519 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    186,519 miles
    Test number
    490302402581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail186,510 miles (+3,735)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,510 miles
    Test number
    798649255238
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check leveling device on nearside

  9. Pass182,775 miles (+88)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    182,775 miles
    Test number
    837573957767
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail182,687 miles (+3,037)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,687 miles
    Test number
    142010745114
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLAMP LENS (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass179,650 miles (+6,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    179,650 miles
    Test number
    789032889349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass173,583 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    173,583 miles
    Test number
    549075059071
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass172,734 miles (+3,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    172,734 miles
    Test number
    371693201318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass168,953 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    168,953 miles
    Test number
    542911228451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass164,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    164,363 miles
    Test number
    136195243826
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded all front pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support brackets corroded

  16. Fail164,363 miles (+5,137)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,363 miles
    Test number
    618731183288
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded all front pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support brackets corroded

  17. Pass159,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    159,226 miles
    Test number
    118130165169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail159,226 miles (+4,020)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,226 miles
    Test number
    216120265171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass155,206 miles (+4,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    155,206 miles
    Test number
    958993854172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass150,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    150,552 miles
    Test number
    826647673173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail150,552 miles (+3,661)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,552 miles
    Test number
    159016063195
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail146,891 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,891 miles
    Test number
    188755772136
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass146,891 miles (+4,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    146,891 miles
    Test number
    205865072166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass142,684 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    142,684 miles
    Test number
    297255651495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass137,252 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    137,252 miles
    Test number
    263929550139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass129,875 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    129,875 miles
    Test number
    202980779183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass122,198 miles (+9,502)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    122,198 miles
    Test number
    932419068178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass112,696 miles (+9,576)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    112,696 miles
    Test number
    321002877172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass103,120 miles (-193)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    103,120 miles
    Test number
    860090256213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail103,313 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,313 miles
    Test number
    390249146451
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T173 CNP

Does T173 CNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T173 CNP expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T173 CNP?
The MOT on T173 CNP expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T173 CNP done?
T173 CNP was recorded at 194,507 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,540 miles a year.
Has T173 CNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 CNP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T173 CNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T173 CNP find?
T173 CNP failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; front hydraulic leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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