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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

V686 XUDMOT history

V686 XUD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

V686 XUD silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,171 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 XUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 XUD was last recorded at 155,171 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,879 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,292 miles
Average per year
5,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,171 miles
  • 2024 – 152,879 miles
  • 2023 – 150,983 miles
  • 2022 – 149,108 miles
  • 2021 – 146,673 miles
  • 2020 – 145,695 miles
  • 2019 – 144,877 miles
  • 2018 – 142,980 miles
  • 2017 – 141,303 miles
  • 2016 – 138,845 miles
  • 2015 – 136,402 miles
  • 2014 – 133,303 miles
  • 2013 – 130,383 miles
  • 2012 – 127,828 miles
  • 2011 – 121,732 miles
  • 2010 – 115,799 miles
  • 2009 – 108,487 miles
  • 2008 – 100,437 miles
  • 2007 – 78,409 miles
  • 2006 – 55,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,171 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Discs corroded and brake pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear crossmember badly corroded . brake pipes corroded. underbody corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear track control arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear track control arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,171 miles (+2,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,171 miles
    Test number
    176610769290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass152,879 miles (+1,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,879 miles
    Test number
    493293629540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,983 miles (+1,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,983 miles
    Test number
    266184068058
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass149,108 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,108 miles
    Test number
    744133722856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,673 miles
    Test number
    521559794762
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded and brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember badly corroded . brake pipes corroded. underbody corroded.
  6. Fail146,673 miles (+978)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,673 miles
    Test number
    352481239049
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded and brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember badly corroded . brake pipes corroded. underbody corroded.
  7. Pass145,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,695 miles
    Test number
    114640215101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,695 miles (+818)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,695 miles
    Test number
    536733807862
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  9. Pass144,877 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,877 miles
    Test number
    676319662079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,980 miles
    Test number
    570372538608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear track control arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear track control arm ball joint
  11. Fail142,980 miles (+1,677)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,980 miles
    Test number
    147315147908
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier bolt missing (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear track control arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear track control arm ball joint
  12. Pass141,303 miles (+2,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,303 miles
    Test number
    740787554986
    • 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)
  13. Pass138,845 miles (+2,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    138,845 miles
    Test number
    706407038098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass136,402 miles (+3,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    136,402 miles
    Test number
    978687279786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass133,303 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    133,303 miles
    Test number
    786921154380
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Fail133,302 miles (+2,919)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,302 miles
    Test number
    658160954332
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  17. Pass130,383 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,383 miles
    Test number
    699220533335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    127,828 miles
    Test number
    598056042319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail127,828 miles (+6,096)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,828 miles
    Test number
    698865242389
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Pass121,732 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    121,732 miles
    Test number
    978351741328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,799 miles (+7,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    115,799 miles
    Test number
    410897050352
    • 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. Pass108,487 miles (+8,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    193871859364
    • 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. Pass100,437 miles (+1,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    252417458369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  24. Pass98,778 miles (+20,369)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    98,778 miles
    Test number
    723524288193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    244158077118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  26. Fail78,409 miles (+22,834)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    943238077120
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass55,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    403561586123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V686 XUD

Does V686 XUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 XUD is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V686 XUD?
The MOT on V686 XUD is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V686 XUD done?
V686 XUD was recorded at 155,171 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
Has V686 XUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 XUD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V686 XUD 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 V686 XUD find?
V686 XUD passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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