Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc
T8 GBCMOT history
T8 GBC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 16 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 144,409 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,603 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 GBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 GBC was last recorded at 144,409 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 6,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 137,887 miles · 2 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,522 miles
- Average per year
- 7,603 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 144,409 miles
- 2022 – 137,887 miles
- 2021 – 133,167 miles
- 2020 – 132,663 miles
- 2019 – 125,069 miles
- 2017 – 113,106 miles
- 2016 – 100,804 miles
- 2015 – 91,495 miles
- 2014 – 81,970 miles
- 2013 – 73,446 miles
- 2012 – 52,455 miles
- 2010 – 47,211 miles
- 2009 – 41,259 miles
- 2008 – 34,032 miles
- 2007 – 24,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,409 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,409 miles (+6,522)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 144,409 miles
- Test number
- 576193669390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass137,887 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 137,887 miles
- Test number
- 315002134131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Fail137,887 miles (+4,720)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,887 miles
- Test number
- 633317424133
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass133,167 miles (+504)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 133,167 miles
- Test number
- 797179486099
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,663 miles (+7,594)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 132,663 miles
- Test number
- 865706853604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,069 miles (+11,963)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 125,069 miles
- Test number
- 316137849279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,106 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 113,106 miles
- Test number
- 322704415183
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner and both outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted
- AdvisoryRear Play in propshaft centre bearing Rubber mount worn
Fail113,106 miles (+12,302)3 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,106 miles
- Test number
- 450716075551
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner and both outer (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted
- AdvisoryRear Play in propshaft centre bearing Rubber mount worn
Pass100,804 miles14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 100,804 miles
- Test number
- 709505607098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail100,804 miles (+9,309)2 repaired14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,804 miles
- Test number
- 959365165908
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass91,495 miles (+9,525)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 91,495 miles
- Test number
- 307729590244
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisorySlight wear n/s and o/s inner rack joints
Pass81,970 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 81,970 miles
- Test number
- 695241634365
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail81,970 miles (+8,524)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,970 miles
- Test number
- 736201934335
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass73,446 miles (+9,294)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 73,446 miles
- Test number
- 748352233362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,152 miles (+11,697)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 64,152 miles
- Test number
- 117794043455
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 52,455 miles
- Test number
- 546003602042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,455 miles (+5,244)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,455 miles
- Test number
- 436293602056
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass47,211 miles (+5,952)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 47,211 miles
- Test number
- 643144130336
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,259 miles (+7,227)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,259 miles
- Test number
- 472765839395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,032 miles (+9,874)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 34,032 miles
- Test number
- 444389408473
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass24,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 24,158 miles
- Test number
- 260034497269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 GBC
- Does T8 GBC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T8 GBC expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T8 GBC?
- The MOT on T8 GBC expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T8 GBC done?
- T8 GBC was recorded at 144,409 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 7,603 miles a year.
- Has T8 GBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 GBC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on T8 GBC 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 T8 GBC find?
- T8 GBC passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front upper macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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