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Mercedes-Benz ML

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T287 VHOMOT history

T287 VHO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,252 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T287 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T287 VHO was last recorded at 138,252 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 2,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,200 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,052 miles
Average per year
2,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,252 miles
  • 2024 – 136,200 miles
  • 2023 – 134,275 miles
  • 2022 – 132,753 miles
  • 2021 – 132,284 miles
  • 2020 – 131,252 miles
  • 2019 – 128,981 miles
  • 2018 – 127,841 miles
  • 2017 – 126,151 miles
  • 2016 – 124,519 miles
  • 2015 – 123,368 miles
  • 2014 – 121,572 miles
  • 2013 – 118,269 miles
  • 2012 – 115,968 miles
  • 2011 – 114,959 miles
  • 2010 – 106,277 miles
  • 2009 – 99,828 miles
  • 2007 – 90,678 miles
  • 2005 – 78,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,252 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,252 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,252 miles
    Test number
    885818284118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,200 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,200 miles
    Test number
    445056223045
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail136,200 miles (+1,925)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,200 miles
    Test number
    326011212343
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass134,275 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,275 miles
    Test number
    589198470171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,753 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    946456607456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,284 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,284 miles
    Test number
    643539919410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,252 miles
    Test number
    993545031119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,252 miles (+2,271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,252 miles
    Test number
    230393114303
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,981 miles (+1,140)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,981 miles
    Test number
    731555618771
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass127,841 miles (+1,690)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,841 miles
    Test number
    456707979565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass126,151 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,151 miles
    Test number
    538707847405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail126,151 miles (+1,632)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,151 miles
    Test number
    865589502079
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass124,519 miles (+1,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,519 miles
    Test number
    822670910722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre as slight cracking in side wall

  14. Pass123,368 miles (+1,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,368 miles
    Test number
    467936435126
    • 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)

  15. Pass121,572 miles (+3,303)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,572 miles
    Test number
    337527824140
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAdvise cracks in nearside rear tyre wall
    • NoteAdvise damage to rear offside bumper

  16. Fail118,269 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,269 miles
    Test number
    106264823114
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass118,269 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,269 miles
    Test number
    907084123172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,968 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,968 miles
    Test number
    285619312126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,959 miles (+8,682)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,959 miles
    Test number
    417533261008
    • NoteNo centre brake light
    • NoteNearside wiper not clearing well
    • NoteWipers not clearing well

  20. Pass106,277 miles (+6,449)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    106,277 miles
    Test number
    273208110482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLong travel parking brake

  21. Pass99,828 miles (+9,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,828 miles
    Test number
    552295389099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass90,678 miles (+11,852)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    320892637466
    • NoteRear brake pipes are rusting//n/s/rear tyre close to limits

  23. Fail78,826 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    423131055428
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner and outter edges

  24. Pass78,826 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    592111055335
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner and outter edges

Questions about T287 VHO

Does T287 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T287 VHO is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T287 VHO?
The MOT on T287 VHO is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T287 VHO done?
T287 VHO was recorded at 138,252 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,995 miles a year.
Has T287 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T287 VHO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T287 VHO 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 T287 VHO find?
T287 VHO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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