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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

T500 SYDMOT history

T500 SYD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
61,725 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SYD was last recorded at 61,725 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2024: 61,545 miles, lower than 61,546 miles on 15 Jan 2024.

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
61,545 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,725 miles
  • 2024 – 61,545 miles
  • 2023 – 61,194 miles
  • 2022 – 60,134 miles
  • 2021 – 59,638 miles
  • 2020 – 59,032 miles
  • 2019 – 57,186 miles
  • 2018 – 54,241 miles
  • 2017 – 51,740 miles
  • 2016 – 48,256 miles
  • 2015 – 46,176 miles
  • 2014 – 42,368 miles
  • 2013 – 38,779 miles
  • 2012 – 35,022 miles
  • 2011 – 31,883 miles
  • 2010 – 27,846 miles
  • 2009 – 23,322 miles
  • 2007 – 18,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,725 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,725 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    960784991100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,545 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,545 miles
    Test number
    254170240195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,546 miles (+352)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    925139267549
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near suspension arm mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass61,194 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    445895373497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,134 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    483341905771
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail60,132 miles (+494)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    201567128628
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass59,638 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    335692045382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,032 miles (+1,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,032 miles
    Test number
    719127969092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
  9. Pass57,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    822521927718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,186 miles (+2,945)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    405793814533
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass54,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    454360426482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,241 miles (+2,501)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    464698656596
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass51,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    125197514636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,740 miles (+3,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    422324213535
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass48,256 miles (+2,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    179855708907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake very poor only just past park brake performance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under the donnet (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass46,176 miles (+3,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    797384965037
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass42,368 miles (+3,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,368 miles
    Test number
    149633064062
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass38,779 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,779 miles
    Test number
    298427863023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,022 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,022 miles
    Test number
    107056562071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,883 miles
    Test number
    388029361040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,883 miles (+4,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,883 miles
    Test number
    887259961023
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass27,846 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,846 miles
    Test number
    591512830095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,322 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,322 miles
    Test number
    623290829061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,631 miles
    Test number
    493609837470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SYD

Does T500 SYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 SYD expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 SYD?
The MOT on T500 SYD expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 SYD done?
T500 SYD was recorded at 61,725 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
Has T500 SYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SYD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 SYD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 SYD find?
T500 SYD passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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