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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V59 DTFMOT history

V59 DTF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 108,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
108,683 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 DTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 DTF was last recorded at 108,683 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,679 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,683 miles
  • 2023 – 106,795 miles
  • 2022 – 105,141 miles
  • 2021 – 103,628 miles
  • 2020 – 101,841 miles
  • 2019 – 100,624 miles
  • 2018 – 97,102 miles
  • 2017 – 93,838 miles
  • 2016 – 87,500 miles
  • 2015 – 83,279 miles
  • 2013 – 77,079 miles
  • 2012 – 71,454 miles
  • 2011 – 67,672 miles
  • 2010 – 63,382 miles
  • 2009 – 57,080 miles
  • 2008 – 51,075 miles
  • 2007 – 46,856 miles
  • 2006 – 42,292 miles
  • 2005 – 35,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,683 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,683 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    217755591848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,679 miles (+1,884)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,679 miles
    Test number
    780271205138
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,795 miles (+1,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,795 miles
    Test number
    233351969405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,141 miles (+1,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,141 miles
    Test number
    381454753431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,628 miles (+1,787)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    659700130953
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass101,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,841 miles
    Test number
    350513128918
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail101,841 miles (+1,217)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,841 miles
    Test number
    661463496270
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass100,624 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    232593066671
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,583 miles (+3,481)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,583 miles
    Test number
    379385258264
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 Off (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,102 miles
    Test number
    556473914536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,102 miles (+3,264)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,102 miles
    Test number
    240876494390
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass93,838 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    514989646345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion under vehicle

  13. Fail93,837 miles (+6,337)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,837 miles
    Test number
    794025291780
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion under vehicle

  14. Pass87,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    178455846756
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail87,497 miles (+55)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    835178086631
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outta bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outta bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail87,442 miles (+4,163)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    451525385101
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to limit

  17. Pass83,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,279 miles
    Test number
    385415045029
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail83,279 miles (+6,200)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,279 miles
    Test number
    629515745077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass77,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,079 miles
    Test number
    137652163327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail77,078 miles (+5,624)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    959562763390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,454 miles (+3,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    436387622490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass67,672 miles (+4,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,672 miles
    Test number
    546586431381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,382 miles (+6,302)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,382 miles
    Test number
    840706030387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    534966439357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,080 miles (+6,005)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    261875439357
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Fail51,075 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    153123828357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass51,075 miles (+4,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    681043928339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass46,856 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,856 miles
    Test number
    414471237403
    • NoteFront no plate starting to deteriorate

  29. Fail46,856 miles (+4,564)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,856 miles
    Test number
    972601337394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteFront no plate starting to deteriorate

  30. Pass42,292 miles (+6,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,292 miles
    Test number
    980637206380
    • NoteParking Brake Lever almost at end of working travel

  31. Fail35,545 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,545 miles
    Test number
    471855935401
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass35,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    35,545 miles
    Test number
    883695935363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V59 DTF

Does V59 DTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V59 DTF expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V59 DTF?
The MOT on V59 DTF expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V59 DTF done?
V59 DTF was recorded at 108,683 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 4,000 miles a year.
Has V59 DTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 DTF has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V59 DTF 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 V59 DTF find?
V59 DTF passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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