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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V693 EFHMOT history

V693 EFH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
106,908 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V693 EFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V693 EFH was last recorded at 106,908 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,897 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 106,908 miles
  • 2020 – 103,909 miles
  • 2019 – 96,293 miles
  • 2018 – 90,432 miles
  • 2017 – 83,711 miles
  • 2016 – 76,320 miles
  • 2015 – 67,722 miles
  • 2014 – 61,835 miles
  • 2013 – 59,263 miles
  • 2012 – 54,450 miles
  • 2011 – 51,124 miles
  • 2010 – 47,613 miles
  • 2009 – 43,763 miles
  • 2008 – 39,498 miles
  • 2007 – 36,365 miles
  • 2006 – 32,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,908 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,908 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,908 miles
    Test number
    285838973515
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail106,897 miles (+2,988)1 dangerous7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,897 miles
    Test number
    818659451030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure 7th row (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 7th row (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass103,909 miles (+7,616)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,909 miles
    Test number
    210558113837
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,293 miles (+5,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    897706732313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,432 miles (+6,721)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,432 miles
    Test number
    197530358281
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just passed requirements further investigaton required

  6. Pass83,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,711 miles
    Test number
    178968921740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,711 miles (+7,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,711 miles
    Test number
    103193030385
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  8. Pass76,320 miles (+8,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,320 miles
    Test number
    962293208537
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass67,722 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,722 miles
    Test number
    850594885718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,835 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    967882704304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    829495623390
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Fail59,263 miles (+4,813)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    678548613363
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  13. Fail54,450 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    177105082281
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front steering track rod end, ball joint dust covers perished
    • NoteO/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode (treated with grease)
    • NoteRear anti- roll bar corroding
    • NoteSlight play to both front steering inner arms
    • NoteSlight play to both front suspension lower ball joints

  14. Pass54,450 miles (+3,326)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    428075682268
    • NoteBoth front steering track rod end, ball joint dust covers perished
    • NoteO/S/R brake pipe starting to corrode (treated with grease)
    • NoteRear anti- roll bar corroding
    • NoteSlight play to both front steering inner arms
    • NoteSlight play to both front suspension lower ball joints

  15. Fail51,124 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,124 miles
    Test number
    469679791266
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F track rod end, ball joint dust cover splitting
    • NoteO/S/F track rod end, ball joint dust cover perishing

  16. Pass51,124 miles (+3,511)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,124 miles
    Test number
    685579491251
    • NoteN/S/F track rod end, ball joint dust cover splitting
    • NoteO/S/F track rod end, ball joint dust cover perishing

  17. Pass47,613 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,613 miles
    Test number
    840462690209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,763 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,763 miles
    Test number
    913857119352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,498 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,498 miles
    Test number
    632871818309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,365 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,365 miles
    Test number
    580991917359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,744 miles
    Test number
    901721316327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V693 EFH

Does V693 EFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V693 EFH expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V693 EFH?
The MOT on V693 EFH expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V693 EFH done?
V693 EFH was recorded at 106,908 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 4,915 miles a year.
Has V693 EFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V693 EFH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V693 EFH 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 V693 EFH find?
V693 EFH passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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