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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T226 LCCMOT history

T226 LCC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
134,191 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 LCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 LCC was last recorded at 134,191 miles on 5 Nov 2022, 5,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2009: 89,480 miles, lower than 109,298 miles on 19 Apr 2007.

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
129,133 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,058 miles
Average per year
3,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,191 miles
  • 2021 – 129,133 miles
  • 2019 – 127,680 miles
  • 2018 – 125,916 miles
  • 2017 – 122,990 miles
  • 2016 – 119,743 miles
  • 2015 – 117,568 miles
  • 2014 – 111,821 miles
  • 2013 – 109,644 miles
  • 2011 – 101,317 miles
  • 2010 – 95,156 miles
  • 2009 – 89,881 miles
  • 2007 – 109,298 miles
  • 2006 – 79,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,191 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,191 miles (+5,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,191 miles
    Test number
    252459069020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass129,133 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,133 miles
    Test number
    157255280762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail129,133 miles (+1,453)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,133 miles
    Test number
    576736649870
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass127,680 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,680 miles
    Test number
    395723538667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,680 miles (+1,764)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,680 miles
    Test number
    116078082788
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,916 miles (+2,926)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,916 miles
    Test number
    894725244755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sil corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth head light patterns defused
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding

  7. Pass122,990 miles (+3,247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,990 miles
    Test number
    520811669143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake stuck on slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis crossmeber behind bumber holed badly

  8. Pass119,743 miles (+2,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,743 miles
    Test number
    150418107562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass117,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    769142610035
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail117,568 miles (+5,747)12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    825976796595
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass111,821 miles (+2,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,821 miles
    Test number
    169368624184
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass109,644 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,644 miles
    Test number
    478875013115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Fail109,644 miles (+8,327)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,644 miles
    Test number
    258205713140
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass101,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,317 miles
    Test number
    419309631167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail101,317 miles (+6,161)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,317 miles
    Test number
    187453031172
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass95,156 miles (+5,275)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    244224520199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  17. Pass89,881 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    674923799033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail89,841 miles (+361)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,841 miles
    Test number
    990391199057
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail89,480 miles (-19,818)5 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,480 miles
    Test number
    911689189060
    • DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass109,298 miles (+30,210)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    109,298 miles
    Test number
    574849307128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre under inflated

  21. Pass79,088 miles (+303)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,088 miles
    Test number
    960304526155
    • NoteNearside front tyre @ 1.4mm inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre @ 1.9mm

  22. Fail78,785 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,785 miles
    Test number
    723838816132
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre @ 2.2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre @ 1.9mm

Questions about T226 LCC

Does T226 LCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T226 LCC expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T226 LCC?
The MOT on T226 LCC expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T226 LCC done?
T226 LCC was recorded at 134,191 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2022, an average of 3,352 miles a year.
Has T226 LCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 LCC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T226 LCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T226 LCC find?
T226 LCC passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 2 more.

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