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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T531 GNMMOT history

T531 GNM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
191,548 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 GNM
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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 GNM was last recorded at 191,548 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 3,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,023 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,525 miles
Average per year
7,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 191,548 miles
  • 2020 – 188,023 miles
  • 2019 – 181,302 miles
  • 2018 – 168,988 miles
  • 2017 – 157,296 miles
  • 2016 – 146,918 miles
  • 2015 – 134,145 miles
  • 2014 – 126,000 miles
  • 2013 – 118,471 miles
  • 2012 – 111,960 miles
  • 2011 – 105,260 miles
  • 2010 – 97,268 miles
  • 2009 – 86,899 miles
  • 2008 – 80,726 miles
  • 2006 – 74,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,548 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Suspension component ball joint has slight play all 4 have lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,548 miles (+3,525)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    191,548 miles
    Test number
    200535868737
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension component ball joint has slight play all 4 have lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass188,023 miles (+6,721)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    188,023 miles
    Test number
    180802511361
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension component ball joint has slight play all 4 lower ball joints have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,302 miles (+12,314)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,302 miles
    Test number
    287224677595
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass168,988 miles (+11,692)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    168,988 miles
    Test number
    589423627583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface rust

  5. Pass157,296 miles (+10,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    157,296 miles
    Test number
    365355050910
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBody (wheel arches) showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass146,918 miles (+12,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,918 miles
    Test number
    427487956053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass134,145 miles (+8,145)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,145 miles
    Test number
    538731525104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,000 miles (+168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,000 miles
    Test number
    669729614138
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail125,832 miles (+7,361)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,832 miles
    Test number
    946913214137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass118,471 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,471 miles
    Test number
    467409113139
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail118,378 miles (+6,418)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,378 miles
    Test number
    767274813173
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,960 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,960 miles
    Test number
    816455022137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,777 miles (+6,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,777 miles
    Test number
    499268302191
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass105,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    326575321112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,260 miles (+7,992)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    248657711454
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass97,268 miles (+10,369)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,268 miles
    Test number
    253361010445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight travel in parking brake.

  17. Pass86,899 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,899 miles
    Test number
    182078929437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,726 miles (+6,000)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,726 miles
    Test number
    163044929057
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass80,726 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    484054128080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    74,501 miles
    Test number
    933348816331
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T531 GNM

Does T531 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 GNM expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 GNM?
The MOT on T531 GNM expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 GNM done?
T531 GNM was recorded at 191,548 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 7,757 miles a year.
Has T531 GNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 GNM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on T531 GNM 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 T531 GNM find?
T531 GNM passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; lower suspension component ball joint has slight play all 4 have lift; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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