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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.

V5 RNY black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass130,633 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass130,633 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,633 miles
    Test number
    857096889240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass127,654 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    920859830626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass125,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,613 miles
    Test number
    450465163103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass122,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,430 miles
    Test number
    897503583376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. Pass112,796 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,796 miles
    Test number
    883100673686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,623 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,623 miles
    Test number
    395357174273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,620 miles
    Test number
    375080573291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass100,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,519 miles
    Test number
    207741752261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass95,920 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    988350391013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass90,324 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,324 miles
    Test number
    712756929248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,165 miles (+8,555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    811899558152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,610 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    824157867103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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