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Mercedes-Benz ML

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T873 FRUMOT history

T873 FRU is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,709 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 FRU was last recorded at 76,709 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,027 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
1,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,709 miles
  • 2025 – 76,027 miles
  • 2024 – 74,704 miles
  • 2023 – 73,680 miles
  • 2022 – 72,799 miles
  • 2021 – 72,248 miles
  • 2020 – 71,663 miles
  • 2019 – 70,803 miles
  • 2018 – 69,577 miles
  • 2017 – 68,497 miles
  • 2016 – 66,658 miles
  • 2015 – 64,297 miles
  • 2014 – 62,230 miles
  • 2013 – 61,024 miles
  • 2012 – 58,903 miles
  • 2011 – 57,092 miles
  • 2010 – 55,073 miles
  • 2009 – 53,206 miles
  • 2008 – 51,738 miles
  • 2007 – 49,474 miles
  • 2006 – 46,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres ten years old

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.

  • Rear cross member corr/holed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Chassis rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear chassis surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Slight play n/s/r suspension arm ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Surface rust all suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Surface rust rear under sills / chassis legs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,709 miles (+682)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    255965859363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres ten years old

  2. Pass76,027 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    313092206482
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail76,027 miles (+1,323)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    158728839632
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,704 miles (+1,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    603262289220
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corr/holed
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and rear suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty

  5. Pass73,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    320097169096
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corr/holed
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty

  6. Fail73,680 miles (+881)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    941592819387
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corr/holed
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty

  7. Pass72,799 miles (+551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    892480723669
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corr/holed
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty

  8. Pass72,248 miles (+585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,248 miles
    Test number
    869349346655
    • AdvisoryRear chassis surface rust
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corr/holed

  9. Pass71,663 miles (+860)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    287053788820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside to centre cross member corr /holed
    • AdvisoryRear under sills surface rust (sill covers fitted)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs surface rust

  10. Pass70,803 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    157185687772
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/r suspension arm ?
    • AdvisorySurface rust all suspension
    • AdvisorySurface rust rear under sills / chassis legs

  11. Fail70,803 miles (+1,226)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    767325653851
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/r suspension arm ?
    • AdvisorySurface rust all suspension
    • AdvisorySurface rust rear under sills / chassis legs

  12. Pass69,577 miles (+1,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    160388393948
    • AdvisoryBrake pads low
    • AdvisoryChassis surface rust

  13. Pass68,497 miles (+1,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,497 miles
    Test number
    226853759191
    • AdvisoryChassis and rear under sills surface rust
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted slightly

  14. Pass66,658 miles (+2,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    472798188574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis surface rust

  15. Pass64,297 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,297 miles
    Test number
    439349465193
    • NoteGear box pipe slight leak at radiator
    • NoteRear chassis surface rust

  16. Fail64,297 miles (+2,067)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,297 miles
    Test number
    436030365161
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteGear box pipe slight leak at radiator
    • NoteRear chassis surface rust

  17. Pass62,230 miles (+1,206)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    759309444191
    • NoteBrake discs surface rust near edges
    • NoteRear chassis surface rust

  18. Pass61,024 miles (+2,121)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    168739043102
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear chassis surface rust

  19. Pass58,903 miles (+1,811)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,903 miles
    Test number
    319882742150
    • NoteChassis surface rust
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteRear brake pipes surface rust
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  20. Pass57,092 miles (+2,019)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,092 miles
    Test number
    305055541169
    • NoteBrake pipes surface rust
    • NoteChassis surface rust

  21. Pass55,073 miles (+1,867)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    263638130136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear chassis surface rust

  22. Pass53,206 miles (+1,468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,206 miles
    Test number
    683232749127
    • NoteSlight wear front discs

  23. Pass51,738 miles (+2,264)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,738 miles
    Test number
    910067658187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePark brake travel

  24. Pass49,474 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,474 miles
    Test number
    743366367128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    204897256139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T873 FRU

Does T873 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T873 FRU is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T873 FRU?
The MOT on T873 FRU is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T873 FRU done?
T873 FRU was recorded at 76,709 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,505 miles a year.
Has T873 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 FRU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T873 FRU 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 T873 FRU find?
T873 FRU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear upper suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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