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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

T444 AKAMOT history

T444 AKA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 177,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2024
Mileage
177,682 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 AKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T444 AKA was last recorded at 177,682 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,677 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,682 miles
  • 2023 – 177,677 miles
  • 2020 – 166,654 miles
  • 2019 – 157,495 miles
  • 2018 – 145,939 miles
  • 2017 – 132,550 miles
  • 2016 – 119,567 miles
  • 2015 – 108,909 miles
  • 2014 – 98,199 miles
  • 2013 – 90,393 miles
  • 2011 – 82,108 miles
  • 2010 – 76,808 miles
  • 2009 – 70,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,682 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
  • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corossion front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,682 miles (+5)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,682 miles
    Test number
    827585025150
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corossion front and rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,677 miles (+11,023)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,677 miles
    Test number
    766838589626
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass166,654 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    166,654 miles
    Test number
    722276175610
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail166,654 miles (+9,159)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,654 miles
    Test number
    519201425759
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,495 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    157,495 miles
    Test number
    671612723825
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,495 miles (+11,556)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,495 miles
    Test number
    118086838089
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,939 miles (+13,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,939 miles
    Test number
    986766625948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake weaker than nearside

  8. Pass132,550 miles (+12,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,550 miles
    Test number
    968947564691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass119,567 miles (+10,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,567 miles
    Test number
    670675797082
    • 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)

  10. Pass108,909 miles (+10,710)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,909 miles
    Test number
    116722965452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,199 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,199 miles
    Test number
    489443364049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,393 miles (+8,285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    419412553019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,108 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,108 miles
    Test number
    488738841335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,808 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    464893830331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,731 miles (+8,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    870258659262
    • 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)

  16. Pass61,953 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,953 miles
    Test number
    582474339061
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T444 AKA

Does T444 AKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T444 AKA expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T444 AKA?
The MOT on T444 AKA expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T444 AKA done?
T444 AKA was recorded at 177,682 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 7,417 miles a year.
Has T444 AKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 AKA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T444 AKA 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 T444 AKA find?
T444 AKA failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 5 advisories: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides; rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides; exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle, and 12 more.

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