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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

V688 FGPMOT history

V688 FGP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

V688 FGP black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2022
Mileage
126,273 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 FGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V688 FGP was last recorded at 126,273 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 14,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,119 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
14,154 miles
Average per year
5,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,273 miles
  • 2021 – 112,119 miles
  • 2020 – 110,439 miles
  • 2019 – 108,777 miles
  • 2018 – 106,994 miles
  • 2017 – 105,700 miles
  • 2016 – 103,819 miles
  • 2015 – 101,820 miles
  • 2014 – 96,495 miles
  • 2013 – 92,142 miles
  • 2012 – 88,107 miles
  • 2011 – 80,108 miles
  • 2010 – 74,008 miles
  • 2009 – 69,729 miles
  • 2008 – 61,544 miles
  • 2007 – 52,056 miles
  • 2006 – 40,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,273 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excess (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Both rear indicators faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • O/s/r brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,273 miles (+14,154)2 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,273 miles
    Test number
    629601130767
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excess (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass112,119 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    169119886207
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail112,119 miles (+1,680)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    482337607088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass110,439 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    767845705270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,438 miles (+1,661)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,438 miles
    Test number
    848781096434
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Pass108,777 miles (+1,783)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,777 miles
    Test number
    977925751143
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators faded
    • AdvisoryChassis at rear corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe corroded

  7. Pass106,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,994 miles
    Test number
    338556410863
    • AdvisoryGear box area oil leak
    • AdvisoryHead light lenses poor affecting images
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  8. Fail106,988 miles (+1,288)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,988 miles
    Test number
    471878294198
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryGear box area oil leak
    • AdvisoryHead light lenses poor affecting images
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  9. Pass105,700 miles (+1,881)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,700 miles
    Test number
    242744492952
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators faded
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f head light image poor on limit
    • AdvisoryOil cooler pipe off gearbox leaking
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe corroded n/s/r to o/s/r
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  10. Pass103,819 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,819 miles
    Test number
    607641680509
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe at rear corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f head light image poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail103,819 miles (+1,999)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,819 miles
    Test number
    451766111989
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe at rear corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f head light image poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass101,820 miles (+5,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,820 miles
    Test number
    337812724221
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads wearing low

  13. Fail96,495 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,495 miles
    Test number
    837764424289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass96,495 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,495 miles
    Test number
    899354824286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    488454723283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,142 miles (+157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    747484823287
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Fail91,985 miles (+3,878)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,985 miles
    Test number
    748371623278
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass88,107 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    548994132243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,108 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    759039561131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,008 miles (+4,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,008 miles
    Test number
    703165470108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass69,729 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    642482189165
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail69,729 miles (+8,185)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    143001989148
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass61,544 miles (+9,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    290412678432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  24. Pass52,056 miles (+11,776)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,056 miles
    Test number
    971133477110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,280 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,280 miles
    Test number
    582667856102
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about V688 FGP

Does V688 FGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V688 FGP expired on 20 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V688 FGP?
The MOT on V688 FGP expired on 20 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V688 FGP done?
V688 FGP was recorded at 126,273 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 5,258 miles a year.
Has V688 FGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 FGP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V688 FGP 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 V688 FGP find?
V688 FGP failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 12 more.

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