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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

T7 RFBMOT history

T7 RFB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 178,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
178,150 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 RFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 RFB was last recorded at 178,150 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,150 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,150 miles
  • 2025 – 173,105 miles
  • 2024 – 167,001 miles
  • 2023 – 162,549 miles
  • 2022 – 156,439 miles
  • 2021 – 151,627 miles
  • 2020 – 147,345 miles
  • 2019 – 142,998 miles
  • 2018 – 135,947 miles
  • 2017 – 129,285 miles
  • 2016 – 123,285 miles
  • 2015 – 115,102 miles
  • 2014 – 105,135 miles
  • 2013 – 98,012 miles
  • 2012 – 91,727 miles
  • 2011 – 84,076 miles
  • 2010 – 76,516 miles
  • 2009 – 68,006 miles
  • 2008 – 57,684 miles
  • 2007 – 47,592 miles
  • 2006 – 36,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,150 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,150 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    178,150 miles
    Test number
    440757843462
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail178,150 miles (+5,045)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,150 miles
    Test number
    335844928121
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass173,105 miles (+6,104)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,105 miles
    Test number
    485858483513
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass167,001 miles (+4,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,001 miles
    Test number
    360745048481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass162,549 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    162,549 miles
    Test number
    232230633666
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail162,547 miles (+6,108)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,547 miles
    Test number
    138868983576
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass156,439 miles (+4,812)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,439 miles
    Test number
    500144570079
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass151,627 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,627 miles
    Test number
    838042444623
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint, clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail151,627 miles (+4,282)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,627 miles
    Test number
    832935447720
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint, clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass147,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,345 miles
    Test number
    426633702436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail147,345 miles (+4,347)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,345 miles
    Test number
    732630981919
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass142,998 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,998 miles
    Test number
    784390010662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,947 miles
    Test number
    831798679611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,947 miles (+6,662)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,947 miles
    Test number
    262320659975
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass129,285 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,285 miles
    Test number
    667586888363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,285 miles (+8,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,285 miles
    Test number
    364929167052
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres beginning to age
  17. Pass115,102 miles (+9,967)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,102 miles
    Test number
    435356498726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,135 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,135 miles
    Test number
    825775954211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,134 miles (+7,122)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,134 miles
    Test number
    657554554251
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass98,012 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,012 miles
    Test number
    755572563210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,727 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    387060452254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,076 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,076 miles
    Test number
    307581251435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,516 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    274553660206
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres worn and offside front tyre worn
  24. Fail76,516 miles (+8,510)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    370753560442
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres worn and offside front tyre worn
  25. Pass68,006 miles (+10,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,006 miles
    Test number
    412658359210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,684 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,684 miles
    Test number
    224505678267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,625 miles (+10,033)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    723501068262
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass47,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    173284157219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,592 miles (+11,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    381524757277
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  30. Pass36,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    401758466265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 RFB

Does T7 RFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 RFB is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 RFB?
The MOT on T7 RFB is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 RFB done?
T7 RFB was recorded at 178,150 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,107 miles a year.
Has T7 RFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 RFB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T7 RFB 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 T7 RFB find?
T7 RFB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective clamp fractured; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from master cylinder; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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