Mercedes ML55 AMG
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc
V44 JBRMOT history
V44 JBR is a black petrol Mercedes ML55 AMG first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 117,256 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V44 JBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Model
- ML55 AMG
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V44 JBR was last recorded at 117,256 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 115,420 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,836 miles
- Average per year
- 4,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,256 miles
- 2024 – 115,420 miles
- 2023 – 110,101 miles
- 2022 – 107,270 miles
- 2021 – 103,907 miles
- 2020 – 102,750 miles
- 2019 – 100,715 miles
- 2017 – 97,209 miles
- 2016 – 91,272 miles
- 2015 – 80,416 miles
- 2014 – 77,172 miles
- 2013 – 72,164 miles
- 2012 – 68,099 miles
- 2011 – 61,625 miles
- 2010 – 55,354 miles
- 2009 – 50,299 miles
- 2008 – 42,338 miles
- 2007 – 34,120 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,256 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.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024
General under body rust
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,256 miles (+1,836)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 117,256 miles
- Test number
- 961625169333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,420 miles (+5,319)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 115,420 miles
- Test number
- 397526772558
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass110,101 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 110,101 miles
- Test number
- 354783659190
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass107,270 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,270 miles
- Test number
- 379370971552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,268 miles (+3,361)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,268 miles
- Test number
- 827094110842
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass103,907 miles (+1,157)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 103,907 miles
- Test number
- 288735981506
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front light has condensation
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass102,750 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 102,750 miles
- Test number
- 717639295805
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
Fail102,720 miles (+2,005)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,720 miles
- Test number
- 586606340631
- MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
Pass100,715 miles (+3,506)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 100,715 miles
- Test number
- 889953232892
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner both steering arms slight play
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
Pass97,209 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,209 miles
- Test number
- 517929515013
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Fail97,209 miles (+5,937)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,209 miles
- Test number
- 481039639076
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Pass91,272 miles (+151)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 91,272 miles
- Test number
- 201914020238
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt(s)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail91,121 miles (+10,705)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,121 miles
- Test number
- 837737505726
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside inner rack end movement excessive (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt(s)
Pass80,416 miles (+3,244)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 80,416 miles
- Test number
- 667135965017
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass77,172 miles (+5,008)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,172 miles
- Test number
- 947219274065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,164 miles (+4,065)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 72,164 miles
- Test number
- 468698153064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,099 miles (+6,474)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 68,099 miles
- Test number
- 189709452443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,625 miles (+6,271)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 61,625 miles
- Test number
- 888039221023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,354 miles (+5,055)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 55,354 miles
- Test number
- 800602430010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,299 miles (+7,961)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 50,299 miles
- Test number
- 800990539012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,338 miles (+8,218)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,338 miles
- Test number
- 183690638471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,120 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 34,120 miles
- Test number
- 632772837081
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about V44 JBR
- Does V44 JBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 JBR is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V44 JBR?
- The MOT on V44 JBR is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V44 JBR done?
- V44 JBR was recorded at 117,256 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
- Has V44 JBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V44 JBR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on V44 JBR 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 V44 JBR find?
- V44 JBR passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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