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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T35 BCWMOT history

T35 BCW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
133,180 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 BCW
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
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T35 BCW was last recorded at 133,180 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,134 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,046 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,180 miles
  • 2025 – 132,134 miles
  • 2024 – 131,106 miles
  • 2023 – 129,752 miles
  • 2022 – 128,562 miles
  • 2021 – 127,176 miles
  • 2020 – 125,260 miles
  • 2019 – 122,818 miles
  • 2018 – 118,056 miles
  • 2017 – 110,667 miles
  • 2016 – 95,732 miles
  • 2015 – 89,064 miles
  • 2014 – 84,119 miles
  • 2013 – 78,574 miles
  • 2012 – 74,046 miles
  • 2011 – 68,297 miles
  • 2010 – 63,881 miles
  • 2009 – 58,629 miles
  • 2008 – 54,113 miles
  • 2007 – 48,455 miles
  • 2006 – 44,004 miles
  • 2005 – 38,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,180 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner and outer sill covers fitted

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,180 miles (+1,046)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,180 miles
    Test number
    464949769392
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sill covers fitted

  2. Pass132,134 miles (+1,028)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,134 miles
    Test number
    622793986297
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass131,106 miles (+1,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,106 miles
    Test number
    127877827861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass129,752 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,752 miles
    Test number
    191946819600
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail129,744 miles (+1,182)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,744 miles
    Test number
    112063377996
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,562 miles (+1,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,562 miles
    Test number
    129863462784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,176 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,176 miles
    Test number
    446775725555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail127,167 miles (+1,907)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,167 miles
    Test number
    332871836021
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass125,260 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,260 miles
    Test number
    514022272700
    • 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))

  10. Fail124,884 miles (+2,066)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,884 miles
    Test number
    504980497264
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,818 miles (+4,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    637356255532
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass118,056 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,056 miles
    Test number
    399507573099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,667 miles (+348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,667 miles
    Test number
    587569973041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail110,319 miles (+14,587)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,319 miles
    Test number
    544326196833
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass95,732 miles (+6,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    567264594527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass89,064 miles (+4,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,064 miles
    Test number
    905753425279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass84,119 miles (+5,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,119 miles
    Test number
    209120134255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass78,574 miles (+4,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    279199083457
    • NoteEvidence of front brakes running hot

  19. Pass74,046 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    169910022257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail73,994 miles (+5,697)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,994 miles
    Test number
    437247612208
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass68,297 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,297 miles
    Test number
    867176861178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,881 miles (+5,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    384439150133
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass58,629 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    424465659173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,618 miles (+4,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    114053459198
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  25. Pass54,113 miles (+5,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,113 miles
    Test number
    774803268142
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO MINIMUM 275/55/17

  26. Pass48,455 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,455 miles
    Test number
    754012477119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,413 miles (+4,409)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,413 miles
    Test number
    213026267179
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass44,004 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,004 miles
    Test number
    131233656161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,211 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    38,211 miles
    Test number
    502885855192
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T35 BCW

Does T35 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T35 BCW expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T35 BCW?
The MOT on T35 BCW expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T35 BCW done?
T35 BCW was recorded at 133,180 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has T35 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 BCW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T35 BCW 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 T35 BCW find?
T35 BCW failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in to wheel arch; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in to wheel arch, and 7 more.

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