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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T469 SPBMOT history

T469 SPB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 134,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,607 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T469 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T469 SPB was last recorded at 134,607 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2017: 103,649 miles, lower than 112,834 miles on 10 Mar 2017.

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
134,607 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,607 miles
  • 2024 – 132,407 miles
  • 2023 – 130,770 miles
  • 2022 – 127,480 miles
  • 2021 – 124,184 miles
  • 2019 – 120,486 miles
  • 2018 – 116,156 miles
  • 2017 – 103,649 miles
  • 2016 – 109,862 miles
  • 2015 – 106,799 miles
  • 2014 – 102,542 miles
  • 2013 – 100,293 miles
  • 2012 – 98,546 miles
  • 2011 – 96,098 miles
  • 2010 – 92,383 miles
  • 2008 – 84,983 miles
  • 2007 – 78,733 miles
  • 2005 – 64,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,607 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneathRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from master cylinder corroding below air filter housing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,607 miles
    Test number
    916569970044
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  2. Fail134,607 miles (+2,200)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,607 miles
    Test number
    725470145612
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  3. Pass132,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,407 miles
    Test number
    471588476103
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a slight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  4. Fail132,407 miles (+1,637)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,407 miles
    Test number
    531482173855
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a slight engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  5. Pass130,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,770 miles
    Test number
    304369490594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  6. Fail130,770 miles (+3,290)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,770 miles
    Test number
    933791336581
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  7. Pass127,480 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,480 miles
    Test number
    692003135656
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from master cylinder corroding below air filter housing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail127,476 miles (+3,292)3 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    864694793910
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from master cylinder corroding below air filter housing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass124,184 miles (+3,698)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    124,184 miles
    Test number
    638917097437
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes from master cylinder are corroding below air filter housing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,486 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,486 miles
    Test number
    547408358040
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail120,486 miles (+4,330)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,486 miles
    Test number
    160050273659
    • MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive radiator coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass116,156 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    137122113746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,137 miles (+12,488)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,137 miles
    Test number
    695829954111
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  14. Pass103,649 miles (-9,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,649 miles
    Test number
    945996914987
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leaks and corrosion under vehicle

  15. Fail112,834 miles (+2,972)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,834 miles
    Test number
    306905771165
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leaks and corrosion under vehicle

  16. Pass109,862 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,862 miles
    Test number
    793057972315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,799 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,799 miles
    Test number
    797433765092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,792 miles (+4,250)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,792 miles
    Test number
    189062665429
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass102,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,542 miles
    Test number
    707997254048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,541 miles (+2,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,541 miles
    Test number
    196157954483
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass100,293 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,293 miles
    Test number
    709533863031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,292 miles (+1,746)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,292 miles
    Test number
    367450963045
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  23. Pass98,546 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,546 miles
    Test number
    815756872032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,544 miles (+2,446)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    185484772004
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded x 2
    • NoteRear discs worn

  25. Pass96,098 miles (+3,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,098 miles
    Test number
    859710761026
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  26. Pass92,383 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,383 miles
    Test number
    942495780026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,381 miles (+7,398)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,381 miles
    Test number
    252422680032
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  28. Pass84,983 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,983 miles
    Test number
    200650588257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail84,982 miles (+6,249)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    861916378243
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass78,733 miles (+14,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,733 miles
    Test number
    813024177049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass64,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    64,612 miles
    Test number
    251813095224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T469 SPB

Does T469 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T469 SPB is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T469 SPB?
The MOT on T469 SPB is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T469 SPB done?
T469 SPB was recorded at 134,607 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 3,469 miles a year.
Has T469 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T469 SPB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T469 SPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T469 SPB find?
T469 SPB passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: engine has a slight oil leak; vehicle has corrosion underneath.

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