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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

T26 GSTMOT history

T26 GST is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
161,498 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 GST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 GST was last recorded at 161,498 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 10,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,795 miles · 16 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
10,703 miles
Average per year
6,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,498 miles
  • 2021 – 150,795 miles
  • 2020 – 143,731 miles
  • 2019 – 137,365 miles
  • 2017 – 131,575 miles
  • 2016 – 127,225 miles
  • 2015 – 121,878 miles
  • 2014 – 117,413 miles
  • 2013 – 113,803 miles
  • 2012 – 110,258 miles
  • 2011 – 102,045 miles
  • 2010 – 91,344 miles
  • 2009 – 82,689 miles
  • 2008 – 73,976 miles
  • 2007 – 64,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe, pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play in front roll bar bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,498 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,498 miles
    Test number
    362215664920
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe, pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,498 miles (+10,703)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,498 miles
    Test number
    920749483532
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe, pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,795 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,795 miles
    Test number
    150820137551
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDifficult to see all brake pads with wheel on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail150,795 miles (+7,064)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,795 miles
    Test number
    443315048695
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDifficult to see all brake pads with wheel on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,731 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,731 miles
    Test number
    265716750760
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,729 miles (+6,364)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,729 miles
    Test number
    253470115107
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable insecure not connected at lever, under vehicle (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,365 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,365 miles
    Test number
    300838920641
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in front roll bar bushes

  8. Fail137,365 miles (+5,790)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,365 miles
    Test number
    808949471918
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses discoloured
    • AdvisorySlight play in front roll bar bushes

  9. Pass131,575 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    557878348298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,554 miles (+4,329)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,554 miles
    Test number
    414585408106
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  11. Pass127,225 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    672998616697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,124 miles (+5,246)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,124 miles
    Test number
    212749645251
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with white chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront all front ARB bushes have play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear ARB bar bush has play

  13. Pass121,878 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,878 miles
    Test number
    405758739543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,413 miles (+3,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,413 miles
    Test number
    227321494208
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass113,803 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    113,803 miles
    Test number
    399348493255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,801 miles (+3,543)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,801 miles
    Test number
    346494593443
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass110,258 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    487450592242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,045 miles (+10,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    896453591215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass91,344 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    563711580231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,689 miles (+8,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    363735799411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Pass73,976 miles (+9,146)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,976 miles
    Test number
    183231348193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,830 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    432266587100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSill areas,parts of underbody,steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covers fitted or not accessible.

  23. Pass64,830 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    522126587121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSill areas,parts of underbody,steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covers fitted or not accessible.

Questions about T26 GST

Does T26 GST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 GST expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 GST?
The MOT on T26 GST expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 GST done?
T26 GST was recorded at 161,498 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 6,601 miles a year.
Has T26 GST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 GST has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T26 GST 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 T26 GST find?
T26 GST passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe, pipe corroded, and 1 more.

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