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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 3,498 cc

V20 CBRMOT history

V20 CBR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 81,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

V20 CBR black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,470 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 CBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 CBR was last recorded at 81,470 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,770 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,700 miles
Average per year
5,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,470 miles
  • 2024 – 77,770 miles
  • 2023 – 74,358 miles
  • 2022 – 67,908 miles
  • 2021 – 64,855 miles
  • 2020 – 59,654 miles
  • 2019 – 55,356 miles
  • 2018 – 48,233 miles
  • 2016 – 42,426 miles
  • 2015 – 28,954 miles
  • 2014 – 22,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,470 miles (+3,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    452141730243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass77,770 miles (+3,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,770 miles
    Test number
    332708530683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    580349882641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail74,358 miles (+6,450)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    743862185042
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass67,908 miles (+3,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    984033099032
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass64,855 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    508403627100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,846 miles (+3,460)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    873012742866
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass61,386 miles (+1,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,386 miles
    Test number
    604370263625
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass59,654 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    837120070330
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass55,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,356 miles
    Test number
    428336141002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,356 miles (+7,123)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,356 miles
    Test number
    740331511555
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  12. Pass48,233 miles (+5,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,233 miles
    Test number
    830817666302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass42,426 miles (+13,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    260614735202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass28,954 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,954 miles
    Test number
    779569085000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,701 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,701 miles
    Test number
    198344194492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre wall perished
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre wall perished and severely worn on inner edge

Questions about V20 CBR

Does V20 CBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 CBR is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V20 CBR?
The MOT on V20 CBR is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 CBR done?
V20 CBR was recorded at 81,470 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
Has V20 CBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 CBR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V20 CBR 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 V20 CBR find?
V20 CBR passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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