Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
V12 AFBMOT history
V12 AFB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 5 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 120,611 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,194 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 AFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 5 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 AFB was last recorded at 120,611 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 4,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 115,701 miles · 10 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,910 miles
- Average per year
- 6,194 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 120,611 miles
- 2023 – 115,701 miles
- 2022 – 109,575 miles
- 2020 – 101,507 miles
- 2019 – 94,734 miles
- 2016 – 84,650 miles
- 2015 – 74,571 miles
- 2014 – 66,320 miles
- 2013 – 58,479 miles
- 2012 – 50,929 miles
- 2011 – 42,666 miles
- 2010 – 32,975 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,611 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,611 miles (+4,910)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 120,611 miles
- Test number
- 384472650852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,701 miles (+6,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 115,701 miles
- Test number
- 601435344967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to outer edges of tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.0mm tread in places (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,575 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 109,575 miles
- Test number
- 219107065544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Fail109,560 miles (+8,053)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,560 miles
- Test number
- 295446760744
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,507 miles (+33)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 101,507 miles
- Test number
- 144812225456
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion sill/step area
Fail101,474 miles (+6,740)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,474 miles
- Test number
- 344509557989
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion sill/step area
Pass94,734 miles (+10,084)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 94,734 miles
- Test number
- 574985926409
- AdvisoryN/s/r spring possibly broken at the top -- covered in a plastic shroud making full inspection not possible --
Pass84,650 miles (+94)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 84,650 miles
- Test number
- 605479698653
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,556 miles (+9,985)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,556 miles
- Test number
- 376259188232
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,571 miles (+8,251)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 74,571 miles
- Test number
- 725758114411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,320 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 66,320 miles
- Test number
- 436517904102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,313 miles (+7,834)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 66,313 miles
- Test number
- 998295104157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,479 miles (+7,550)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 58,479 miles
- Test number
- 715249963116
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass50,929 miles (+8,263)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 50,929 miles
- Test number
- 399419272185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 42,666 miles
- Test number
- 686949671123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,666 miles (+9,691)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,666 miles
- Test number
- 219718971111
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass32,975 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 32,975 miles
- Test number
- 520222480199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V12 AFB
- Does V12 AFB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V12 AFB expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V12 AFB?
- The MOT on V12 AFB expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V12 AFB done?
- V12 AFB was recorded at 120,611 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 6,194 miles a year.
- Has V12 AFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 AFB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on V12 AFB 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 V12 AFB find?
- V12 AFB passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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