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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T249 DVVMOT history

T249 DVV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2022
Mileage
151,045 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T249 DVV
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T249 DVV was last recorded at 151,045 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,341 miles · 22 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
704 miles
Average per year
6,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,045 miles
  • 2021 – 150,341 miles
  • 2020 – 149,305 miles
  • 2019 – 146,180 miles
  • 2018 – 142,931 miles
  • 2017 – 138,428 miles
  • 2016 – 132,537 miles
  • 2015 – 126,009 miles
  • 2014 – 119,290 miles
  • 2013 – 112,805 miles
  • 2012 – 105,101 miles
  • 2011 – 98,480 miles
  • 2010 – 89,904 miles
  • 2009 – 81,781 miles
  • 2008 – 72,151 miles
  • 2007 – 61,455 miles
  • 2006 – 54,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,045 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks corroded
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,045 miles (+704)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,045 miles
    Test number
    762778629778
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass150,341 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    755651869703
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Fail150,341 miles (+1,036)2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    130618955116
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction mirror missing/damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  4. Pass149,305 miles (+3,125)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,305 miles
    Test number
    570264513751
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass146,180 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,180 miles
    Test number
    371579177829
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  6. Fail146,176 miles (+3,245)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,176 miles
    Test number
    441650730576
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  7. Pass142,931 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,931 miles
    Test number
    412989621002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  8. Fail142,930 miles (+4,502)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,930 miles
    Test number
    567224110406
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached broken!! (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Pass138,428 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,428 miles
    Test number
    807087587826
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail138,345 miles (+5,808)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,345 miles
    Test number
    103525549161
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass132,537 miles (+6,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,537 miles
    Test number
    771172232314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting broken n/s by cat

  12. Pass126,009 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,009 miles
    Test number
    535801465078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll linkage bushes worn
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail126,008 miles (+6,718)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,008 miles
    Test number
    148348455491
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll linkage bushes worn
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail119,290 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    146067254032
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside inner steering rack joint has slight play

  15. Pass119,290 miles (+6,485)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    837537954050
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside inner steering rack joint has slight play

  16. Pass112,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,805 miles
    Test number
    846769673048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,805 miles (+7,704)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,805 miles
    Test number
    217038973024
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass105,101 miles (+6,621)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    315746182083
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass98,480 miles (+76)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,480 miles
    Test number
    305831191065
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side mirror body taped

  20. Fail98,404 miles (+8,500)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    148707181461
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOff side mirror body taped

  21. Pass89,904 miles (+8,123)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,904 miles
    Test number
    391828280049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,781 miles (+9,630)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    861585809156
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  23. Pass72,151 miles (+10,696)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    511364718196
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteRear brakes slight grabbing
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack

  24. Pass61,455 miles (+7,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,455 miles
    Test number
    490546617165
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition

  25. Pass54,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,390 miles
    Test number
    672026516182
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T249 DVV

Does T249 DVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T249 DVV expired on 28 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T249 DVV?
The MOT on T249 DVV expired on 28 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T249 DVV done?
T249 DVV was recorded at 151,045 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 6,068 miles a year.
Has T249 DVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T249 DVV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T249 DVV 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 T249 DVV find?
T249 DVV failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe; rear brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from n/s to o/s, and 8 more.

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