
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,266 cc
V5 RNYMOT history
V5 RNY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 15 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 130,633 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,043 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 RNY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,266 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 15 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 RNY was last recorded at 130,633 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,991 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 642 miles
- Average per year
- 3,043 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,633 miles
- 2025 – 129,991 miles
- 2024 – 128,910 miles
- 2023 – 127,995 miles
- 2022 – 127,654 miles
- 2020 – 125,613 miles
- 2019 – 122,430 miles
- 2018 – 119,637 miles
- 2017 – 115,972 miles
- 2016 – 112,796 miles
- 2014 – 107,623 miles
- 2013 – 103,620 miles
- 2012 – 100,519 miles
- 2011 – 95,920 miles
- 2009 – 90,324 miles
- 2008 – 87,165 miles
- 2007 – 78,610 miles
- 2006 – 70,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,633 miles (+642)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 130,633 miles
- Test number
- 857096889240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,991 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 129,991 miles
- Test number
- 889637072541
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective
Fail129,991 miles (+1,081)4 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,991 miles
- Test number
- 272857951260
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective
Pass128,910 miles (+915)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 128,910 miles
- Test number
- 738275318125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,995 miles (+341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 127,995 miles
- Test number
- 537991039567
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,654 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,654 miles
- Test number
- 920859830626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,653 miles (+2,040)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,653 miles
- Test number
- 934687503603
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass125,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 125,613 miles
- Test number
- 450465163103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,613 miles (+3,183)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,613 miles
- Test number
- 618340968614
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass122,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,430 miles
- Test number
- 897503583376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,430 miles (+2,793)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,430 miles
- Test number
- 645434892232
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass119,637 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 119,637 miles
- Test number
- 529653607870
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,637 miles (+3,665)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,637 miles
- Test number
- 843312565915
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,972 miles (+3,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 115,972 miles
- Test number
- 533168690786
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall has a deep cut (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,796 miles (+5,173)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 112,796 miles
- Test number
- 883100673686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,623 miles (+4,003)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 107,623 miles
- Test number
- 395357174273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 103,620 miles
- Test number
- 375080573291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,620 miles (+3,101)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,620 miles
- Test number
- 546200173244
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 100,519 miles
- Test number
- 207741752261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,519 miles (+4,599)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,519 miles
- Test number
- 208641752207
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass95,920 miles (+5,596)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 95,920 miles
- Test number
- 988350391013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,324 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,324 miles
- Test number
- 312816329418
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass90,324 miles (+3,159)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 90,324 miles
- Test number
- 712756929248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,165 miles (+8,555)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 87,165 miles
- Test number
- 811899558152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,610 miles (+7,831)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 78,610 miles
- Test number
- 824157867103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 70,779 miles
- Test number
- 883931466189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 RNY
- Does V5 RNY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RNY is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 RNY?
- The MOT on V5 RNY is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 RNY done?
- V5 RNY was recorded at 130,633 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,043 miles a year.
- Has V5 RNY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 RNY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on V5 RNY 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 V5 RNY find?
- V5 RNY passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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