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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T502 BPOMOT history

T502 BPO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 242,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
242,959 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T502 BPO
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T502 BPO was last recorded at 242,959 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,957 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 242,959 miles
  • 2023 – 237,386 miles
  • 2022 – 229,539 miles
  • 2021 – 220,342 miles
  • 2020 – 215,951 miles
  • 2019 – 202,116 miles
  • 2018 – 186,698 miles
  • 2017 – 173,182 miles
  • 2016 – 162,365 miles
  • 2015 – 149,552 miles
  • 2014 – 143,272 miles
  • 2013 – 135,369 miles
  • 2012 – 124,921 miles
  • 2011 – 115,195 miles
  • 2010 – 108,780 miles
  • 2008 – 101,026 miles
  • 2007 – 95,247 miles
  • 2006 – 86,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,959 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,959 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    242,959 miles
    Test number
    567116159454
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail242,957 miles (+5,571)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,957 miles
    Test number
    204848055655
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass237,386 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    237,386 miles
    Test number
    897363415170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded - non prescribed area

  4. Fail237,386 miles (+7,847)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,386 miles
    Test number
    452831225291
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded - non prescribed area

  5. Pass229,539 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    229,539 miles
    Test number
    559132565067
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTow bar removed

  6. Fail229,539 miles (+9,197)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,539 miles
    Test number
    106150551767
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass220,342 miles (+4,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    220,342 miles
    Test number
    871042843858
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass215,951 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    215,951 miles
    Test number
    977634003281
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail215,951 miles (+13,835)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,951 miles
    Test number
    214632780593
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass202,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    202,116 miles
    Test number
    297794695475
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail202,116 miles (+15,418)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,116 miles
    Test number
    405065858944
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass186,698 miles (+13,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    186,698 miles
    Test number
    370842344553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass173,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    173,182 miles
    Test number
    267547560013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail173,182 miles (+10,817)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,182 miles
    Test number
    834486948240
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass162,365 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    162,365 miles
    Test number
    576477756604
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

  16. Fail162,360 miles (+12,808)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,360 miles
    Test number
    370860979294
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

  17. Pass149,552 miles (+6,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,552 miles
    Test number
    399949985029
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass143,272 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    143,272 miles
    Test number
    897347684097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,271 miles (+7,902)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,271 miles
    Test number
    908496484066
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass135,369 miles (+10,448)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    135,369 miles
    Test number
    275790773096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,921 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    136126942011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Fail124,921 miles (+40)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    719096842046
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Fail124,881 miles (+9,686)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,881 miles
    Test number
    417540532014
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteEsp light staying on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  24. Pass115,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,195 miles
    Test number
    509814931000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,195 miles (+6,415)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,195 miles
    Test number
    155464431403
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass108,780 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    300946140001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail101,026 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    144492818379
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  28. Pass101,026 miles (+5,779)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    772372518332
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  29. Pass95,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    994629907302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail95,247 miles (+9,060)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    210579807377
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass86,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    654881416326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T502 BPO

Does T502 BPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T502 BPO expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T502 BPO?
The MOT on T502 BPO expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T502 BPO done?
T502 BPO was recorded at 242,959 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 9,005 miles a year.
Has T502 BPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T502 BPO has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T502 BPO 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 T502 BPO find?
T502 BPO passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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