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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

TAD 8MOT history

TAD 8 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,130 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAD 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAD 8 was last recorded at 182,130 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 4,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,116 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,014 miles
Average per year
6,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,130 miles
  • 2025 – 178,116 miles
  • 2024 – 173,380 miles
  • 2023 – 166,602 miles
  • 2022 – 159,740 miles
  • 2021 – 154,016 miles
  • 2020 – 150,195 miles
  • 2019 – 142,214 miles
  • 2018 – 133,413 miles
  • 2017 – 124,828 miles
  • 2016 – 114,830 miles
  • 2015 – 105,955 miles
  • 2014 – 95,741 miles
  • 2013 – 89,564 miles
  • 2012 – 84,138 miles
  • 2011 – 76,672 miles
  • 2010 – 70,685 miles
  • 2009 – 63,047 miles
  • 2008 – 57,683 miles
  • 2006 – 45,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,130 miles
    Test number
    862753607116
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail182,130 miles (+4,014)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,130 miles
    Test number
    216384477222
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass178,116 miles (+4,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,116 miles
    Test number
    767946920260
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,380 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,380 miles
    Test number
    810549018615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,602 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,602 miles
    Test number
    941808746247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,740 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,740 miles
    Test number
    492499407000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,016 miles
    Test number
    165726705025
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail154,016 miles (+3,821)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,016 miles
    Test number
    165359243244
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass150,195 miles (+7,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,195 miles
    Test number
    291527472241
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass142,214 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,214 miles
    Test number
    772712052735
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail142,202 miles (+8,789)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,202 miles
    Test number
    247528899613
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass133,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    194768636774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail133,413 miles (+8,585)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    956191201448
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass124,828 miles (+9,998)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    981424781897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,830 miles (+8,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,830 miles
    Test number
    561867041507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass105,955 miles (+10,214)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,955 miles
    Test number
    619305175087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,741 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,741 miles
    Test number
    877658974007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail95,728 miles (+6,164)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,728 miles
    Test number
    667206964015
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass89,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    197842853089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,564 miles (+5,426)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    948480053003
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass84,138 miles (+7,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    275728762044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass76,672 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,672 miles
    Test number
    678957861001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,440 miles (+5,755)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,440 miles
    Test number
    198359441448
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low!

  24. Pass70,685 miles (+7,638)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,685 miles
    Test number
    621590150003
    • NoteCuts in near side rear tyre tread
    • NoteCuts in off side front tyre tread
    • NoteCuts in off side rear tyre tread

  25. Pass63,047 miles (+5,364)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,047 miles
    Test number
    182948949482
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake travel long

  26. Pass57,683 miles (+12,399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    651834028043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,284 miles (+267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    930001136092
    • NoteLONG TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE

  28. Fail45,017 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,017 miles
    Test number
    121456706066
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about TAD 8

What vehicle is registration TAD 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAD 8 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Jan 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAD 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAD 8 is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAD 8?
The MOT on TAD 8 is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAD 8 done?
TAD 8 was recorded at 182,130 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 6,787 miles a year.
Has TAD 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAD 8 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on TAD 8 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 TAD 8 find?
TAD 8 passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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