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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

T21 UCCMOT history

T21 UCC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,027 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 UCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 UCC was last recorded at 148,027 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2019: 103,722 miles, lower than 987,896 miles on 21 Nov 2018.

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
146,385 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,642 miles
Average per year
4,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,027 miles
  • 2025 – 146,385 miles
  • 2024 – 139,887 miles
  • 2023 – 128,170 miles
  • 2022 – 123,751 miles
  • 2021 – 123,710 miles
  • 2020 – 112,563 miles
  • 2019 – 103,722 miles
  • 2018 – 987,896 miles
  • 2017 – 94,265 miles
  • 2016 – 88,939 miles
  • 2015 – 80,716 miles
  • 2014 – 73,571 miles
  • 2013 – 72,126 miles
  • 2012 – 68,800 miles
  • 2011 – 65,603 miles
  • 2010 – 62,665 miles
  • 2009 – 59,043 miles
  • 2008 – 57,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,027 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,027 miles (+1,642)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,027 miles
    Test number
    147737052358
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass146,385 miles (+6,498)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,385 miles
    Test number
    760781150955
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass139,887 miles (+11,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,887 miles
    Test number
    795768850674
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,170 miles (+4,419)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,170 miles
    Test number
    301163820242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,751 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    672746542209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail123,710 miles (+11,147)5 dangerous16 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,710 miles
    Test number
    784033379347
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,563 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,563 miles
    Test number
    918251171599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNear side and offside head light lenses deteriorating and beginning to adversely affect light image

  8. Fail111,966 miles (+8,244)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,966 miles
    Test number
    532413689724
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,722 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,722 miles
    Test number
    141362453755
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail103,722 miles (-884,174)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,722 miles
    Test number
    989579755570
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass987,896 miles (+893,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    987,896 miles
    Test number
    859386163430
    • AdvisoryInner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arsh (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass94,265 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,265 miles
    Test number
    853151538511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,939 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,939 miles
    Test number
    311324575438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,716 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    565677021737
    • DangerousRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blads slight split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leken

  15. Fail80,713 miles (+7,142)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,713 miles
    Test number
    915360586135
    • DangerousRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blads slight split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leken

  16. Pass73,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,571 miles
    Test number
    587093954383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,570 miles (+1,444)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    385433754341
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass72,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    865359033323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail72,126 miles (+3,326)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    455338333368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass68,800 miles (+3,197)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,800 miles
    Test number
    527706262379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail65,603 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    878775131382
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass65,603 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    939665831316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,665 miles
    Test number
    302273410303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,665 miles (+3,622)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,665 miles
    Test number
    174860110394
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass59,043 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,043 miles
    Test number
    684651639260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,559 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,559 miles
    Test number
    114664968081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,527 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    343543568023
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T21 UCC

Does T21 UCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 UCC is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 UCC?
The MOT on T21 UCC is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 UCC done?
T21 UCC was recorded at 148,027 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,942 miles a year.
Has T21 UCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 UCC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T21 UCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 UCC find?
T21 UCC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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