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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

T9 LMEMOT history

T9 LME is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
143,978 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 LME
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
26 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 LME was last recorded at 143,978 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,967 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,978 miles
  • 2023 – 139,403 miles
  • 2022 – 135,397 miles
  • 2021 – 134,290 miles
  • 2019 – 125,220 miles
  • 2018 – 111,421 miles
  • 2017 – 101,280 miles
  • 2016 – 93,200 miles
  • 2015 – 85,342 miles
  • 2014 – 77,851 miles
  • 2013 – 70,195 miles
  • 2012 – 64,545 miles
  • 2011 – 60,411 miles
  • 2010 – 57,446 miles
  • 2009 – 49,056 miles
  • 2008 – 39,595 miles
  • 2007 – 31,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,978 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front exhaust leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,978 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,978 miles
    Test number
    525548954243
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail143,967 miles (+4,564)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,967 miles
    Test number
    932800346731
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass139,403 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,403 miles
    Test number
    592101732417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,374 miles (+51)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,374 miles
    Test number
    950866389417
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail139,323 miles (+3,926)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,323 miles
    Test number
    353122759658
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,397 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,397 miles
    Test number
    421090662011
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner bumper support area heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Fail135,397 miles (+1,107)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,397 miles
    Test number
    120604473432
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner bumper support area heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass134,290 miles (+9,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,290 miles
    Test number
    370885030945
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryX4 front antirollbar bushes contaminated in oil

  9. Pass125,220 miles (+13,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,220 miles
    Test number
    136663248090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,421 miles (+710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    172286717968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail110,711 miles (+9,431)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,711 miles
    Test number
    278616075677
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryUnder tray insecure

  12. Pass101,280 miles (+199)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    286895400761
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail101,081 miles (+7,881)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,081 miles
    Test number
    384295820441
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,200 miles (+175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,200 miles
    Test number
    402034087118
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBack seats not accessible

  15. Fail93,025 miles (+7,683)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    917490268772
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBack seats not accessible

  16. Pass85,342 miles (+7,491)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    346491085185
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass77,851 miles (+7,656)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,851 miles
    Test number
    915675374102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,195 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    697115673159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    288858082483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,545 miles (+1,065)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    375255782187
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass63,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,480 miles
    Test number
    577609532013
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail63,480 miles (+3,069)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,480 miles
    Test number
    256659332058
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass60,411 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    916430441084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    851670560024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,446 miles (+8,390)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,446 miles
    Test number
    132455950402
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail49,056 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,056 miles
    Test number
    374931629080
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass49,056 miles (+9,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,056 miles
    Test number
    470981829024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass39,595 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    601163028018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,534 miles
    Test number
    463994227000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 LME

Does T9 LME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T9 LME expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T9 LME?
The MOT on T9 LME expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T9 LME done?
T9 LME was recorded at 143,978 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 6,028 miles a year.
Has T9 LME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 LME has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T9 LME 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 T9 LME find?
T9 LME passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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