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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T296 UMVMOT history

T296 UMV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
145,565 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T296 UMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T296 UMV was last recorded at 145,565 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,561 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,565 miles
  • 2022 – 144,655 miles
  • 2021 – 141,578 miles
  • 2020 – 137,312 miles
  • 2019 – 130,780 miles
  • 2018 – 124,360 miles
  • 2017 – 117,184 miles
  • 2016 – 109,684 miles
  • 2015 – 102,838 miles
  • 2014 – 97,295 miles
  • 2013 – 94,768 miles
  • 2012 – 91,458 miles
  • 2011 – 87,016 miles
  • 2010 – 81,881 miles
  • 2009 – 75,770 miles
  • 2008 – 67,104 miles
  • 2007 – 61,175 miles
  • 2006 – 55,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,565 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,565 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,565 miles
    Test number
    338672913941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,561 miles (+906)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,561 miles
    Test number
    775436708737
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  3. Pass144,655 miles (+3,077)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,655 miles
    Test number
    469588506829
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,578 miles (+4,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,578 miles
    Test number
    795863966410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,312 miles (+6,532)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,312 miles
    Test number
    441593320955
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,780 miles (+6,420)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,780 miles
    Test number
    105365006695
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,360 miles
    Test number
    571900225407
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Fail124,360 miles (+7,176)1 dangerous4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,360 miles
    Test number
    825423740135
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass117,184 miles (+7,500)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,184 miles
    Test number
    165112391128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass109,684 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,684 miles
    Test number
    863423472588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail109,642 miles (+6,804)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,642 miles
    Test number
    256915336912
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle split/cracked (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass102,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,838 miles
    Test number
    405783875124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail102,838 miles (+5,543)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,838 miles
    Test number
    876123775156
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass97,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,295 miles
    Test number
    288675474450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,295 miles (+2,527)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,295 miles
    Test number
    428920474130
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass94,768 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,768 miles
    Test number
    198041873102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,458 miles (+4,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,458 miles
    Test number
    586501972104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass87,016 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    87,016 miles
    Test number
    758391671128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    143068960193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail81,881 miles (+6,111)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    631468960117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass75,770 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,770 miles
    Test number
    773490979153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Fail75,769 miles (+8,665)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,769 miles
    Test number
    303569669128
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass67,104 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    354581978112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass61,175 miles (+6,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,175 miles
    Test number
    832522377122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass55,020 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,020 miles
    Test number
    903161776105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,005 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,005 miles
    Test number
    802546446133
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T296 UMV

Does T296 UMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T296 UMV expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T296 UMV?
The MOT on T296 UMV expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T296 UMV done?
T296 UMV was recorded at 145,565 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 5,124 miles a year.
Has T296 UMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T296 UMV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T296 UMV 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 T296 UMV find?
T296 UMV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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