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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T488 TJNMOT history

T488 TJN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,063 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 TJN
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
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 TJN was last recorded at 130,063 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 5,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,426 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,637 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,063 miles
  • 2024 – 124,426 miles
  • 2023 – 119,417 miles
  • 2021 – 113,751 miles
  • 2019 – 109,641 miles
  • 2018 – 103,778 miles
  • 2017 – 96,086 miles
  • 2016 – 87,236 miles
  • 2014 – 82,323 miles
  • 2013 – 77,763 miles
  • 2012 – 71,719 miles
  • 2011 – 66,800 miles
  • 2010 – 62,077 miles
  • 2009 – 57,336 miles
  • 2008 – 53,232 miles
  • 2007 – 40,558 miles
  • 2006 – 39,103 miles
  • 2005 – 32,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,063 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,063 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,063 miles
    Test number
    268784205534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,426 miles (+5,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,426 miles
    Test number
    568243843759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass119,417 miles (+5,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    518470845743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass113,751 miles (+4,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,751 miles
    Test number
    872522775441
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,641 miles (+5,863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,641 miles
    Test number
    352103179698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,778 miles (+7,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,778 miles
    Test number
    519304380195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,086 miles (+8,850)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,086 miles
    Test number
    902586396710
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass87,236 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    200632793275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly perished

  9. Fail87,236 miles (+4,913)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    371132246243
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly perished

  10. Pass82,323 miles (+28)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,323 miles
    Test number
    606230614330
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear passengers seats missing on time of test.

  11. Fail82,295 miles (+4,532)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,295 miles
    Test number
    565471804354
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall.
    • NoteRear passengers seats missing on time of test.

  12. Pass77,763 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,763 miles
    Test number
    907019483298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,635 miles (+5,916)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    728793183255
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  14. Pass71,719 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,719 miles
    Test number
    739146092205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,698 miles (+4,898)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,698 miles
    Test number
    747005182213
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass66,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    337356861473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,800 miles (+4,723)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    655076461239
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass62,077 miles (+4,741)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    934644270216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePark brake lever getting low

  19. Pass57,336 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    600294479270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    954696058233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,232 miles (+12,674)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    961666458203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass40,558 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,558 miles
    Test number
    801709547232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,103 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,103 miles
    Test number
    341894866470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,709 miles
    Test number
    803323255294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 TJN

Does T488 TJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 TJN is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T488 TJN?
The MOT on T488 TJN is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T488 TJN done?
T488 TJN was recorded at 130,063 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has T488 TJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 TJN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on T488 TJN 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 T488 TJN find?
T488 TJN passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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