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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T474 VBLMOT history

T474 VBL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
129,012 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T474 VBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T474 VBL was last recorded at 129,012 miles on 15 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,012 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,012 miles
  • 2023 – 126,148 miles
  • 2021 – 120,123 miles
  • 2020 – 116,477 miles
  • 2019 – 110,767 miles
  • 2018 – 108,520 miles
  • 2017 – 103,436 miles
  • 2016 – 96,445 miles
  • 2015 – 90,963 miles
  • 2014 – 86,999 miles
  • 2012 – 75,478 miles
  • 2011 – 63,317 miles
  • 2010 – 40,722 miles
  • 2009 – 27,466 miles
  • 2008 – 26,777 miles
  • 2007 – 26,254 miles
  • 2006 – 24,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,012 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,012 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,012 miles
    Test number
    208826874788
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail129,012 miles (+2,864)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,012 miles
    Test number
    948959743040
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass126,148 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,148 miles
    Test number
    712543262206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,136 miles (+6,013)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,136 miles
    Test number
    409188924391
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,123 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,123 miles
    Test number
    394027545771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,477 miles (+5,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,477 miles
    Test number
    437317946741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,767 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,767 miles
    Test number
    353663006578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,520 miles (+5,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,520 miles
    Test number
    586211049215
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass103,436 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    871779795565
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

  10. Fail103,436 miles (+6,991)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    348986988100
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

  11. Pass96,445 miles (+5,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,445 miles
    Test number
    414978824706
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside tail lamp damaged

  12. Pass90,963 miles (+3,964)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,963 miles
    Test number
    135232855183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsr lamp damaged

  13. Pass86,999 miles3 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    116494454109
    • DangerousNearside rear seatbelt twisted
    • DangerousOffside front seatbelt twisted
    • DangerousOffside rear seatbelt twisted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail86,999 miles (+11,521)3 dangerous1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    618463854159
    • DangerousNearside rear seatbelt twisted
    • DangerousOffside front seatbelt twisted
    • DangerousOffside rear seatbelt twisted
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass75,478 miles (+12,161)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,478 miles
    Test number
    749124232390
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront and rear indicators faded
    • NoteFront registration plate in very poor condition
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber leaking
    • NoteOffside mirror housing damaged
    • NoteOffside washer very poor

  16. Pass63,317 miles (+22,595)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    888803111273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass40,722 miles (+13,256)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    382932560156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,466 miles (+689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,466 miles
    Test number
    694132759114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass26,777 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    870542578110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,254 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,254 miles
    Test number
    944150057171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,647 miles
    Test number
    910207556155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T474 VBL

Does T474 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T474 VBL expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T474 VBL?
The MOT on T474 VBL expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T474 VBL done?
T474 VBL was recorded at 129,012 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 5,510 miles a year.
Has T474 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T474 VBL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T474 VBL 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 T474 VBL find?
T474 VBL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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