Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T286 DCDMOT history
T286 DCD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 147,543 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T286 DCD
- 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
- 28 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T286 DCD was last recorded at 147,543 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 3,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 144,112 miles · 23 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,431 miles
- Average per year
- 4,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 147,543 miles
- 2022 – 144,112 miles
- 2021 – 141,678 miles
- 2020 – 140,236 miles
- 2019 – 138,311 miles
- 2018 – 137,354 miles
- 2017 – 136,852 miles
- 2016 – 135,538 miles
- 2014 – 132,507 miles
- 2013 – 126,289 miles
- 2012 – 120,984 miles
- 2011 – 114,376 miles
- 2010 – 107,962 miles
- 2009 – 101,545 miles
- 2008 – 96,180 miles
- 2007 – 87,163 miles
- 2006 – 71,940 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,543 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking footbrake needs ajustmeant
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,543 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 147,543 miles
- Test number
- 401459567445
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking footbrake needs ajustmeant
Fail147,543 miles (+3,431)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,543 miles
- Test number
- 437215219802
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking footbrake needs ajustmeant
Pass144,112 miles (+2,434)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 144,112 miles
- Test number
- 798490985021
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,678 miles (+1,442)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 141,678 miles
- Test number
- 104809148405
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Pass140,236 miles (+1,925)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 140,236 miles
- Test number
- 870476341602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass138,311 miles (+957)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 138,311 miles
- Test number
- 956033384737
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass137,354 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 137,354 miles
- Test number
- 281292792907
- AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail137,354 miles (+502)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,354 miles
- Test number
- 426100562006
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass136,852 miles (+1,314)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 136,852 miles
- Test number
- 840242870162
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass135,538 miles (+3,031)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 135,538 miles
- Test number
- 775401720595
- AdvisoryFront nearside and offside wiper slight worn
Pass132,507 miles (+6,218)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 132,507 miles
- Test number
- 448908414376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass126,289 miles (+37)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 126,289 miles
- Test number
- 769524523335
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s hand brake efficancy low
Fail126,252 miles (+5,268)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,252 miles
- Test number
- 767280123341
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s hand brake efficancy low
Pass120,984 miles (+6,608)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 120,984 miles
- Test number
- 468526832370
- NoteOil leak
Fail114,376 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,376 miles
- Test number
- 228849811322
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteN/s front brake disc corrodid
Pass114,376 miles (+6,414)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 114,376 miles
- Test number
- 678589211311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteN/s front brake disc corrodid
Pass107,962 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 107,962 miles
- Test number
- 651840810377
- NoteFront brake pads approx 80% worn
PassMileage not read1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 351600610334
- NoteFront brake pads approx 80% worn
Pass101,545 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 101,545 miles
- Test number
- 150421229323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,540 miles (+5,360)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,540 miles
- Test number
- 701718719344
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass96,180 miles (+9,017)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 96,180 miles
- Test number
- 134274938313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,163 miles4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,163 miles
- Test number
- 791249137377
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,163 miles (+15,223)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 87,163 miles
- Test number
- 853329237356
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 71,940 miles
- Test number
- 150858876253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T286 DCD
- Does T286 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T286 DCD expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T286 DCD?
- The MOT on T286 DCD expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T286 DCD done?
- T286 DCD was recorded at 147,543 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 4,445 miles a year.
- Has T286 DCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T286 DCD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T286 DCD 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 DCD find?
- T286 DCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 10 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.
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