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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T327 MABMOT history

T327 MAB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
162,531 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T327 MAB
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T327 MAB was last recorded at 162,531 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,531 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,531 miles
  • 2021 – 160,865 miles
  • 2020 – 156,787 miles
  • 2018 – 153,565 miles
  • 2017 – 144,374 miles
  • 2016 – 139,321 miles
  • 2015 – 134,412 miles
  • 2014 – 129,120 miles
  • 2013 – 124,194 miles
  • 2012 – 119,040 miles
  • 2011 – 111,432 miles
  • 2010 – 105,648 miles
  • 2009 – 100,686 miles
  • 2008 – 90,007 miles
  • 2007 – 80,450 miles
  • 2006 – 71,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,531 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box Cooler Pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corrded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,531 miles
    Test number
    844739324363
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box Cooler Pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,531 miles (+1,666)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,531 miles
    Test number
    572337038446
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box Cooler Pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,865 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,865 miles
    Test number
    845856812445
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill slightly corrded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,865 miles (+4,078)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,865 miles
    Test number
    758062544081
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill slightly corrded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,787 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,787 miles
    Test number
    576745961172
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Four Bushes On Front Anti Roll Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Chassis Rail (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm/Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,787 miles (+3,222)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,787 miles
    Test number
    662799337011
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Four Bushes On Front Anti Roll Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Chassis Rail (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm/Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,565 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,565 miles
    Test number
    474502345316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail153,565 miles (+9,191)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,565 miles
    Test number
    939331185028
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass144,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,374 miles
    Test number
    267113361103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail144,373 miles (+5,052)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,373 miles
    Test number
    554541676490
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass139,321 miles (+4,909)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,321 miles
    Test number
    917998670053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass134,412 miles (+5,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,412 miles
    Test number
    729114535104
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass129,120 miles (+4,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,120 miles
    Test number
    915410244112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass124,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,194 miles
    Test number
    787349723165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail124,194 miles (+5,154)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,194 miles
    Test number
    448569323107
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass119,040 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    676709832114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,934 miles (+7,502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,934 miles
    Test number
    505665132113
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  18. Pass111,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    557606931118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail111,432 miles (+5,784)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,432 miles
    Test number
    119603631187
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass105,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,648 miles
    Test number
    514029890097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail105,648 miles (+4,962)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,648 miles
    Test number
    440306590083
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass100,686 miles (+10,679)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,686 miles
    Test number
    104032019130
    • NoteAppears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower ball joint
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on tread at inner tread edges (esp O/S)
    • NoteBoth rear w/arch edges abit corroded
    • NoteFront to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded
    • NoteFront to rear metal b/pipe at N/S/R area getting abit corroded
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills (Hidden by plastic trims)

  23. Fail90,007 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,007 miles
    Test number
    371769708161
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass90,007 miles (+9,557)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,007 miles
    Test number
    550629608117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  25. Pass80,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    564201227148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,450 miles (+20)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    722443617138
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Fail80,430 miles (+8,436)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,430 miles
    Test number
    194603907142
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass71,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,994 miles
    Test number
    584376566042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T327 MAB

Does T327 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T327 MAB expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T327 MAB?
The MOT on T327 MAB expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T327 MAB done?
T327 MAB was recorded at 162,531 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 5,709 miles a year.
Has T327 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T327 MAB has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T327 MAB 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 T327 MAB find?
T327 MAB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive gear box cooler pipes.

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