Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc
T286 BWLMOT history
T286 BWL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 122,080 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,806 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T286 BWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,266 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T286 BWL was last recorded at 122,080 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,001 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 79 miles
- Average per year
- 2,806 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,080 miles
- 2025 – 122,001 miles
- 2024 – 120,933 miles
- 2023 – 119,125 miles
- 2022 – 117,577 miles
- 2021 – 114,311 miles
- 2020 – 112,124 miles
- 2019 – 110,287 miles
- 2018 – 108,420 miles
- 2017 – 106,310 miles
- 2016 – 103,870 miles
- 2015 – 101,616 miles
- 2014 – 99,074 miles
- 2013 – 96,759 miles
- 2012 – 94,424 miles
- 2011 – 92,561 miles
- 2010 – 90,972 miles
- 2009 – 87,597 miles
- 2008 – 82,965 miles
- 2007 – 78,608 miles
- 2006 – 72,104 miles
- 2005 – 63,505 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,080 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,080 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 122,080 miles
- Test number
- 967846800390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,001 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 122,001 miles
- Test number
- 406467295418
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,001 miles (+1,068)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,001 miles
- Test number
- 738442766209
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,933 miles (+1,808)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 120,933 miles
- Test number
- 303362591154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,125 miles (+1,548)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 119,125 miles
- Test number
- 645186303046
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,577 miles (+44)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,577 miles
- Test number
- 674676927611
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,533 miles (+3,222)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,533 miles
- Test number
- 746723249981
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,311 miles (+2,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 114,311 miles
- Test number
- 367990915920
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,124 miles (+1,837)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 112,124 miles
- Test number
- 669412636689
- AdvisoryOil weep on back of engine
Pass110,287 miles (+1,867)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,287 miles
- Test number
- 471989400820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,420 miles (+2,110)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,420 miles
- Test number
- 715776391226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,310 miles (+2,440)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 106,310 miles
- Test number
- 587568014943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,870 miles (+2,254)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 103,870 miles
- Test number
- 995124767262
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,616 miles (+2,542)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 101,616 miles
- Test number
- 599254807593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,074 miles (+2,315)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 99,074 miles
- Test number
- 516310894225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,759 miles (+2,335)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 96,759 miles
- Test number
- 498387493252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,424 miles (+1,863)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 94,424 miles
- Test number
- 798222192264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,561 miles (+1,589)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 92,561 miles
- Test number
- 276313981200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,972 miles (+65)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 90,972 miles
- Test number
- 761015490205
- NoteWindows tinted
Fail90,907 miles (+3,310)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,907 miles
- Test number
- 531195780243
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteWindows tinted
Pass87,597 miles (+4,632)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 87,597 miles
- Test number
- 560231989210
- NoteFront windows tinted
Pass82,965 miles (+4,357)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 82,965 miles
- Test number
- 903162808337
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/f and both rear tyres on 2mm on inner edges
- NoteRear pads low
Pass78,608 miles (+6,504)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 78,608 miles
- Test number
- 230303607323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,104 miles (+8,599)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 72,104 miles
- Test number
- 432304906320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,505 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 63,505 miles
- Test number
- 852645005340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T286 BWL
- Does T286 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T286 BWL is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T286 BWL?
- The MOT on T286 BWL is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T286 BWL done?
- T286 BWL was recorded at 122,080 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,806 miles a year.
- Has T286 BWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T286 BWL has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T286 BWL 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 T286 BWL find?
- T286 BWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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