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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T237 BDVMOT history

T237 BDV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
124,810 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T237 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T237 BDV was last recorded at 124,810 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,584 miles · 1 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
226 miles
Average per year
3,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,810 miles
  • 2017 – 124,584 miles
  • 2016 – 123,122 miles
  • 2015 – 122,112 miles
  • 2014 – 117,287 miles
  • 2013 – 112,700 miles
  • 2012 – 107,193 miles
  • 2011 – 103,098 miles
  • 2010 – 99,762 miles
  • 2009 – 94,098 miles
  • 2008 – 88,813 miles
  • 2007 – 79,654 miles
  • 2006 – 70,873 miles
  • 2005 – 59,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,810 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,810 miles (+226)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,810 miles
    Test number
    678965805497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,584 miles (+1,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,584 miles
    Test number
    444025894064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

  3. Pass123,122 miles (+1,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,122 miles
    Test number
    913817936340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  4. Pass122,112 miles (+4,825)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,112 miles
    Test number
    718289465121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  5. Fail117,287 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,287 miles
    Test number
    105546754113
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged but not effecting light output

  6. Pass117,287 miles (+4,587)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,287 miles
    Test number
    238396254118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged but not effecting light output

  7. Pass112,700 miles (+5,507)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    256562653424
    • NoteChassis getting rusty
    • NoteExhaust system getting rusty
    • NoteGearbox oil cooler pipes getting rusty
    • NoteN/s/f lower ball joint slight play
    • NoteRear springs getting rusty
    • NoteRear suspension getting rusty

  8. Pass107,193 miles (+4,095)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,193 miles
    Test number
    447137642174
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints slight movement
    • NoteExhaust getting rusty
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose has slight mark in it
    • NoteRear springs rusty
    • NoteRear suspension getting rusty

  9. Pass103,098 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    428773641107
    • NoteBo front lower ball joints slight play
    • NoteN/s/r anti roll bar d bush slight movemet
    • NoteRear springs rusty

  10. Fail103,098 miles (+3,336)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    575663941165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBo front lower ball joints slight play
    • NoteN/s/r anti roll bar d bush slight movemet
    • NoteRear springs rusty

  11. Pass99,762 miles (+5,664)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,762 miles
    Test number
    363286950198
    • NoteSlight play on all front anti-roll bar bushes
    • NoteSlight play on both front suspension lower ball joints

  12. Pass94,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,098 miles
    Test number
    292484859122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,098 miles (+5,285)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,098 miles
    Test number
    503930459112
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass88,813 miles (+9,159)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,813 miles
    Test number
    271155848164
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to fur up

  15. Pass79,654 miles (+8,781)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,654 miles
    Test number
    390446547150
    • NoteO/s/r lower ball joint slight play
    • NoteRear number plate starting to come in half

  16. Pass70,873 miles (+11,051)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    791821556158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2006
    Odometer
    59,822 miles
    Test number
    733097145177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T237 BDV

Does T237 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T237 BDV expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T237 BDV?
The MOT on T237 BDV expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T237 BDV done?
T237 BDV was recorded at 124,810 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 3,357 miles a year.
Has T237 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T237 BDV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on T237 BDV 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 T237 BDV find?
T237 BDV passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm, and 2 more.

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