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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T409 VJNMOT history

T409 VJN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
167,984 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T409 VJN
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
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T409 VJN was last recorded at 167,984 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 155,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2019: 12,008 miles, lower than 154,874 miles on 19 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
12,008 miles · 15 May 2019
Between the last two tests
155,976 miles
Average per year
7,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 167,984 miles
  • 2019 – 12,008 miles
  • 2018 – 154,874 miles
  • 2017 – 148,105 miles
  • 2016 – 144,271 miles
  • 2015 – 135,493 miles
  • 2014 – 126,978 miles
  • 2013 – 116,889 miles
  • 2012 – 107,049 miles
  • 2011 – 97,158 miles
  • 2010 – 85,445 miles
  • 2009 – 74,698 miles
  • 2008 – 65,383 miles
  • 2007 – 60,178 miles
  • 2006 – 50,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,984 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,984 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,984 miles
    Test number
    953952694396
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  2. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    491485824540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  3. Pass12,008 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    12,008 miles
    Test number
    747085058428
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail12,008 miles (-142,866)2 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,008 miles
    Test number
    688728813731
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass154,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,874 miles
    Test number
    685217327414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,874 miles (+6,769)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,874 miles
    Test number
    978895054980
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  7. Pass148,105 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,105 miles
    Test number
    289513564711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,103 miles (+3,832)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,103 miles
    Test number
    603482718537
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass144,271 miles (+8,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,271 miles
    Test number
    402366082335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

  10. Pass135,493 miles (+8,515)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,493 miles
    Test number
    157320745426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWheel arches corroded

  11. Pass126,978 miles (+10,089)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,978 miles
    Test number
    465936564051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,889 miles (+9,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,889 miles
    Test number
    885067663087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass107,049 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,049 miles
    Test number
    726888762011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail107,048 miles (+9,890)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,048 miles
    Test number
    136266262017
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass97,158 miles (+11,713)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,158 miles
    Test number
    429390461079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  16. Pass85,445 miles (+10,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    714238950005
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass74,698 miles (+9,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,698 miles
    Test number
    562672759045
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass65,383 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,383 miles
    Test number
    142444958056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,178 miles (+10,058)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,178 miles
    Test number
    354752967091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    711373856034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T409 VJN

Does T409 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T409 VJN expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T409 VJN?
The MOT on T409 VJN expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T409 VJN done?
T409 VJN was recorded at 167,984 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 7,490 miles a year.
Has T409 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T409 VJN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T409 VJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T409 VJN find?
T409 VJN passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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