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Mercedes-Benz ML

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T561 GVVMOT history

T561 GVV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
130,633 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 GVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 GVV was last recorded at 130,633 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,552 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
4,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,633 miles
  • 2023 – 130,552 miles
  • 2021 – 129,970 miles
  • 2020 – 128,999 miles
  • 2019 – 126,689 miles
  • 2018 – 124,809 miles
  • 2017 – 122,916 miles
  • 2016 – 118,898 miles
  • 2015 – 115,764 miles
  • 2014 – 112,253 miles
  • 2013 – 107,886 miles
  • 2012 – 102,579 miles
  • 2011 – 96,337 miles
  • 2010 – 90,489 miles
  • 2009 – 83,345 miles
  • 2008 – 68,069 miles
  • 2007 – 58,542 miles
  • 2006 – 53,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,633 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,633 miles (+81)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,633 miles
    Test number
    673722120657
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,552 miles (+582)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,552 miles
    Test number
    749317400058
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass129,970 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,970 miles
    Test number
    735316444742
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,999 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,999 miles
    Test number
    239608474614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,689 miles (+1,880)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    655343458951
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass124,809 miles (+1,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,809 miles
    Test number
    496724758899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass122,916 miles (+4,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,916 miles
    Test number
    892436105088
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass118,898 miles (+3,134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,898 miles
    Test number
    609926699147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass115,764 miles (+76)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,764 miles
    Test number
    119391845182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on tread

  10. Fail115,688 miles (+3,435)1 failure9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,688 miles
    Test number
    839914935140
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on tread

  11. Pass112,253 miles (+4,367)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,253 miles
    Test number
    396090844197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre approx' 3mm remaining

  12. Pass107,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    199543713105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail107,886 miles (+5,307)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    707603213137
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass102,579 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,579 miles
    Test number
    386378412156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside side repeator slightly insecure
    • NoteSteering rack mountings have slight movement

  15. Fail102,579 miles (+6,242)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,579 miles
    Test number
    378868912107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside side repeator slightly insecure
    • NoteSteering rack mountings have slight movement

  16. Pass96,337 miles (+5,848)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    867145921157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread measures on 1.6mm
    • NotePower steering pipes insecure
    • NotePower steering rack rubber mountings have movement

  17. Pass90,489 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    90,489 miles
    Test number
    343837320102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,449 miles (+7,104)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,449 miles
    Test number
    580185020140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass83,345 miles (+15,276)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    163574719164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,069 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    413051428196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

  21. Pass68,069 miles (+9,527)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    913091528132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,542 miles (+4,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,542 miles
    Test number
    242631627186
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass53,572 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    603193526177
    • NoteP.A.Steering pipes rubber mounting broken
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge

Questions about T561 GVV

Does T561 GVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T561 GVV expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T561 GVV?
The MOT on T561 GVV expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T561 GVV done?
T561 GVV was recorded at 130,633 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 4,196 miles a year.
Has T561 GVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 GVV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2015.
Has the mileage on T561 GVV 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 T561 GVV find?
T561 GVV passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, and 7 more.

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