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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V48 FDTMOT history

V48 FDT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
133,421 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 FDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 FDT was last recorded at 133,421 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,421 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,421 miles
  • 2021 – 126,989 miles
  • 2020 – 120,353 miles
  • 2019 – 113,185 miles
  • 2018 – 110,080 miles
  • 2017 – 108,400 miles
  • 2015 – 105,838 miles
  • 2014 – 103,073 miles
  • 2013 – 99,860 miles
  • 2012 – 96,602 miles
  • 2011 – 93,203 miles
  • 2009 – 80,888 miles
  • 2008 – 75,073 miles
  • 2006 – 69,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,421 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corrodedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,421 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,421 miles
    Test number
    439455086451
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corroded

  2. Fail133,421 miles (+6,432)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,421 miles
    Test number
    750520800526
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust & hangers corroded

  3. Pass126,989 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,989 miles
    Test number
    828927919788
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded & hangers

  4. Fail126,989 miles (+6,636)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,989 miles
    Test number
    521656935815
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded & hangers

  5. Pass120,353 miles (+13)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,353 miles
    Test number
    424056754409
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail120,340 miles (+7,155)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,340 miles
    Test number
    452581649691
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,185 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,185 miles
    Test number
    406212690763
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail113,182 miles (+3,102)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,182 miles
    Test number
    251936947978
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass110,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    651673394123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight

  10. Fail110,080 miles (+1,680)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    914902960071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight

  11. Pass108,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    915042523621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,400 miles (+2,562)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    862828311762
    • FailureNearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass105,838 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,838 miles
    Test number
    481135856937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,073 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,073 miles
    Test number
    868009644355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,031 miles (+3,171)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    687876944351
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass99,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,860 miles
    Test number
    259807153323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,860 miles (+3,258)3 failures3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,860 miles
    Test number
    395553853301
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass96,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,602 miles
    Test number
    648713652310
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail96,602 miles (+3,399)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,602 miles
    Test number
    248252352388
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass93,203 miles (+3,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    689973651330
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass89,405 miles (+8,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,405 miles
    Test number
    665762211031
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass80,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,888 miles
    Test number
    534606509042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail80,888 miles (+5,815)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,888 miles
    Test number
    481505209006
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass75,073 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,073 miles
    Test number
    871274708046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,433 miles
    Test number
    584513286273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 FDT

Does V48 FDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 FDT expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 FDT?
The MOT on V48 FDT expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 FDT done?
V48 FDT was recorded at 133,421 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
Has V48 FDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 FDT has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V48 FDT 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 V48 FDT find?
V48 FDT passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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