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Mercedes-Benz ML

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T98 XASMOT history

T98 XAS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
56,779 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 XAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 XAS was last recorded at 56,779 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,750 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
1,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,779 miles
  • 2023 – 56,750 miles
  • 2021 – 55,744 miles
  • 2020 – 54,586 miles
  • 2019 – 53,690 miles
  • 2018 – 52,031 miles
  • 2017 – 49,869 miles
  • 2016 – 48,557 miles
  • 2015 – 46,998 miles
  • 2014 – 45,489 miles
  • 2013 – 42,260 miles
  • 2012 – 40,883 miles
  • 2011 – 38,285 miles
  • 2010 – 34,770 miles
  • 2009 – 31,968 miles
  • 2008 – 30,846 miles
  • 2007 – 29,348 miles
  • 2006 – 27,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,779 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,779 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,779 miles
    Test number
    587295755746
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail56,750 miles (+1,006)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    356920174586
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass55,744 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,744 miles
    Test number
    124543885051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail55,740 miles (+1,154)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,740 miles
    Test number
    258682130238
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,586 miles (+896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    291498142880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    850593359115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail53,690 miles (+1,659)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    711583128754
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,031 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    906714503939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,028 miles (+2,159)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    989290927515
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass49,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    401148704139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,869 miles (+1,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    235788643822
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass48,557 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,557 miles
    Test number
    532292048566
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Fail48,553 miles (+1,555)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,553 miles
    Test number
    567565784805
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Pass46,998 miles (+1,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,998 miles
    Test number
    176116825120
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass45,489 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    798455524146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,260 miles (+1,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    267710203134
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass40,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,883 miles
    Test number
    615059822192
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail40,883 miles (+2,598)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,883 miles
    Test number
    928989622139
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,285 miles (+3,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,285 miles
    Test number
    749737311178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass34,770 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,770 miles
    Test number
    931928310127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,968 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,968 miles
    Test number
    880987219110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,967 miles (+1,121)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,967 miles
    Test number
    242242619495
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass30,846 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    314322328170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,348 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,348 miles
    Test number
    784638907174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,346 miles (+2,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,346 miles
    Test number
    840786107179
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass27,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,342 miles
    Test number
    730057196000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 XAS

Does T98 XAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T98 XAS expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T98 XAS?
The MOT on T98 XAS expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T98 XAS done?
T98 XAS was recorded at 56,779 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 1,512 miles a year.
Has T98 XAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 XAS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T98 XAS 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 T98 XAS find?
T98 XAS passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; general underbody corrosion, and 3 more.

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