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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V63 DMCMOT history

V63 DMC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 19 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2024
Mileage
131,133 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V63 DMC
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
19 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V63 DMC was last recorded at 131,133 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,497 miles · 17 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
2,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,133 miles
  • 2022 – 130,497 miles
  • 2021 – 130,077 miles
  • 2020 – 128,586 miles
  • 2018 – 128,572 miles
  • 2016 – 126,763 miles
  • 2015 – 124,085 miles
  • 2014 – 120,085 miles
  • 2013 – 116,805 miles
  • 2012 – 110,644 miles
  • 2011 – 103,901 miles
  • 2010 – 99,331 miles
  • 2009 – 95,344 miles
  • 2008 – 91,116 miles
  • 2007 – 87,661 miles
  • 2006 – 83,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,133 miles
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,133 miles (+636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,133 miles
    Test number
    994992901936
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  2. Pass130,497 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,497 miles
    Test number
    460748315163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,077 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,077 miles
    Test number
    731354537020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,586 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    128,586 miles
    Test number
    155650959513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,572 miles (+1,809)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,572 miles
    Test number
    593805010359
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ESP Lamp on (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

  6. Pass126,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    126,763 miles
    Test number
    772268899066
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail126,763 miles (+2,678)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,763 miles
    Test number
    964129710359
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass124,085 miles (+198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,085 miles
    Test number
    831228767497
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail123,887 miles (+3,802)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,887 miles
    Test number
    621630324681
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass120,085 miles (+3,280)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,085 miles
    Test number
    278423344324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass116,805 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    116,805 miles
    Test number
    459890943414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail116,796 miles (+6,152)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,796 miles
    Test number
    478617433342
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass110,644 miles (+6,743)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    408473432382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass103,901 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,901 miles
    Test number
    496050631480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail103,890 miles (+4,559)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    126649521392
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass99,331 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    580906520368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,344 miles (+4,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,344 miles
    Test number
    171737229388
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass91,116 miles (+3,455)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,116 miles
    Test number
    453935948404
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass87,661 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    87,661 miles
    Test number
    800734347312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    83,226 miles
    Test number
    703503446310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V63 DMC

Does V63 DMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V63 DMC expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V63 DMC?
The MOT on V63 DMC expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V63 DMC done?
V63 DMC was recorded at 131,133 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 2,881 miles a year.
Has V63 DMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V63 DMC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on V63 DMC 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 V63 DMC find?
V63 DMC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: surface corrosion to underside.

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