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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

V18 LVDMOT history

V18 LVD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

V18 LVD silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
121,230 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LVD was last recorded at 121,230 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 2,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,793 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,437 miles
Average per year
5,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,230 miles
  • 2024 – 118,793 miles
  • 2023 – 117,843 miles
  • 2022 – 114,355 miles
  • 2021 – 112,790 miles
  • 2020 – 110,451 miles
  • 2019 – 107,502 miles
  • 2018 – 102,584 miles
  • 2017 – 98,789 miles
  • 2016 – 93,220 miles
  • 2015 – 91,230 miles
  • 2014 – 87,126 miles
  • 2013 – 77,094 miles
  • 2012 – 68,547 miles
  • 2011 – 63,851 miles
  • 2010 – 51,475 miles
  • 2009 – 35,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,230 miles
  • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight cracking

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.

  • Under trays & sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,230 miles (+2,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,230 miles
    Test number
    464813973964
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight cracking
  2. Pass118,793 miles (+950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,793 miles
    Test number
    649482944916
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted
  3. Pass117,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,843 miles
    Test number
    993338908446
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Fail117,843 miles (+145)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,843 miles
    Test number
    594843561791
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass117,698 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,698 miles
    Test number
    162064181487
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under tray & sill cover fitted
  6. Fail117,613 miles (+3,258)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,613 miles
    Test number
    299270668955
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass114,355 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,355 miles
    Test number
    168881924292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,347 miles (+1,557)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    684911355659
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  9. Pass112,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,790 miles
    Test number
    583488210236
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted
  10. Fail112,790 miles (+2,339)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,790 miles
    Test number
    551910571752
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted
  11. Pass110,451 miles (+2,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,451 miles
    Test number
    351431894310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertray and sill covers fitted
  12. Pass107,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,502 miles
    Test number
    492882229293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,502 miles (+4,918)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,502 miles
    Test number
    219116390868
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass102,584 miles (+3,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,584 miles
    Test number
    264557661231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  15. Pass98,789 miles (+5,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,789 miles
    Test number
    577579204848
    • AdvisoryOffside front Wheel Bearing slightly noisy.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
  16. Pass93,220 miles (+1,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,220 miles
    Test number
    543242105606
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  17. Pass91,230 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,230 miles
    Test number
    573139457299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,920 miles (+3,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    368949124002
    • AdvisoryZero emmsions
  19. Pass87,126 miles (+10,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,126 miles
    Test number
    576535224254
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass77,094 miles (+8,547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,094 miles
    Test number
    276195423272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,547 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    648692322264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,851 miles (+12,376)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    536168631241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,475 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    644150820345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,878 miles (+9,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,878 miles
    Test number
    624552560065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass35,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,578 miles
    Test number
    363384969098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,578 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,578 miles
    Test number
    961274469080
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about V18 LVD

Does V18 LVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 LVD expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 LVD?
The MOT on V18 LVD expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 LVD done?
V18 LVD was recorded at 121,230 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 5,156 miles a year.
Has V18 LVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LVD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 LVD 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 V18 LVD find?
V18 LVD passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: all tyres have slight cracking.

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