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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T55 SANMOT history

T55 SAN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 217,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2021
Mileage
217,290 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T55 SAN was last recorded at 217,290 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 5,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,310 miles · 10 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
5,980 miles
Average per year
9,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 217,290 miles
  • 2020 – 211,310 miles
  • 2019 – 197,213 miles
  • 2018 – 182,183 miles
  • 2017 – 166,355 miles
  • 2016 – 151,853 miles
  • 2015 – 140,688 miles
  • 2014 – 129,320 miles
  • 2012 – 120,636 miles
  • 2011 – 113,578 miles
  • 2010 – 105,163 miles
  • 2009 – 99,186 miles
  • 2008 – 90,537 miles
  • 2007 – 78,199 miles
  • 2006 – 63,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail217,290 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail217,290 miles (+5,980)4 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,290 miles
    Test number
    106928330664
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass211,310 miles (+14,097)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    211,310 miles
    Test number
    915698756882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass197,213 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    197,213 miles
    Test number
    291818548820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail197,129 miles (+14,946)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,129 miles
    Test number
    984394349355
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass182,183 miles (+15,828)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    182,183 miles
    Test number
    103942267848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,355 miles (+168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    166,355 miles
    Test number
    662479065382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

  7. Fail166,187 miles (+14,334)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,187 miles
    Test number
    467704839884
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPOWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

  8. Pass151,853 miles (+11,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,853 miles
    Test number
    519128067272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass140,688 miles (+395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    140,688 miles
    Test number
    962374393198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail140,293 miles (+10,973)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,293 miles
    Test number
    262450143812
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass129,320 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    129,320 miles
    Test number
    446741784089
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail129,318 miles (+8,682)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,318 miles
    Test number
    956205064005
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass120,636 miles (+6)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    120,636 miles
    Test number
    639568782116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn low
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

  14. Fail120,630 miles (+7,052)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    606937882151
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn low
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread very worn on inner edge

  15. Pass113,578 miles (+26)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,578 miles
    Test number
    207229631154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

  16. Fail113,552 miles (+8,389)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,552 miles
    Test number
    517098431150
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

  17. Pass105,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,163 miles
    Test number
    472930740172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,163 miles (+5,977)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,163 miles
    Test number
    114989230155
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear lens damaged

  19. Pass99,186 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    290289939119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,171 miles (+8,634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,171 miles
    Test number
    532620229155
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Pass90,537 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,537 miles
    Test number
    631399828106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,478 miles (+12,279)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,478 miles
    Test number
    670151628112
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass78,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    293426017428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,199 miles (+14,839)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    203506817143
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres very low on tread and n/s/f worn out on outter edge
    • NoteDamage all round vehicle

  25. Pass63,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    902358026111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 SAN

Does T55 SAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 SAN expired on 15 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 SAN?
The MOT on T55 SAN expired on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 SAN done?
T55 SAN was recorded at 217,290 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 9,800 miles a year.
Has T55 SAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SAN has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 SAN 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 T55 SAN find?
T55 SAN failed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 4 dangerous defects and 4 major defects: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 5 more.

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