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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T997 LCKMOT history

T997 LCK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
116,352 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 LCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 LCK was last recorded at 116,352 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,542 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
810 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,352 miles
  • 2024 – 115,542 miles
  • 2023 – 115,132 miles
  • 2022 – 114,527 miles
  • 2020 – 111,621 miles
  • 2019 – 108,591 miles
  • 2018 – 104,384 miles
  • 2016 – 100,947 miles
  • 2015 – 98,771 miles
  • 2014 – 94,444 miles
  • 2013 – 91,194 miles
  • 2012 – 87,065 miles
  • 2011 – 76,134 miles
  • 2010 – 74,364 miles
  • 2009 – 71,563 miles
  • 2008 – 70,610 miles
  • 2007 – 63,415 miles
  • 2006 – 55,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,352 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,352 miles (+810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,352 miles
    Test number
    136201347153
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,542 miles (+410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,542 miles
    Test number
    999343472657
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,132 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,132 miles
    Test number
    918627035625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,527 miles (+2,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,527 miles
    Test number
    522937875406
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,621 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,621 miles
    Test number
    422976621821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,591 miles (+4,207)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    237927782270
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  7. Pass104,384 miles (+64)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,384 miles
    Test number
    178915108925
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre parised
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail104,320 miles (+3,373)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    500547078358
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre parised
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass100,947 miles (+2,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,947 miles
    Test number
    197071402612
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass98,771 miles (+4,327)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,771 miles
    Test number
    493407253397
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both side tail light slightly damaged

  11. Pass94,444 miles (+40)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    759598734335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteNearside rear light unit is slightly insecure

  12. Fail94,404 miles (+3,210)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,404 miles
    Test number
    429116424324
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteNearside rear light unit is slightly insecure

  13. Pass91,194 miles (+4,129)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,194 miles
    Test number
    287297123339
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  14. Pass87,065 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    296287322328
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront bumper is slightly insecure

  15. Fail87,065 miles (+10,931)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    146846022340
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass76,134 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    186860131367
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front bumper is slightly insecure

  17. Fail76,134 miles (+1,770)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,134 miles
    Test number
    848083321302
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail74,364 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,364 miles
    Test number
    684317920314
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass74,364 miles (+2,801)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,364 miles
    Test number
    912997520349
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass71,563 miles (+953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,563 miles
    Test number
    351901949157
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass70,610 miles (+7,195)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,610 miles
    Test number
    220224328407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,415 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    740604517112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    902740916176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T997 LCK

Does T997 LCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T997 LCK expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T997 LCK?
The MOT on T997 LCK expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T997 LCK done?
T997 LCK was recorded at 116,352 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has T997 LCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 LCK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T997 LCK 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 T997 LCK find?
T997 LCK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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