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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V699 POBMOT history

V699 POB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 9 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
165,499 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V699 POB
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
9 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V699 POB was last recorded at 165,499 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2018: 14,885 miles, lower than 140,793 miles on 18 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,452 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
6,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,499 miles
  • 2022 – 162,994 miles
  • 2020 – 158,460 miles
  • 2019 – 151,877 miles
  • 2018 – 148,819 miles
  • 2017 – 140,793 miles
  • 2016 – 129,788 miles
  • 2015 – 122,410 miles
  • 2013 – 111,203 miles
  • 2012 – 94,990 miles
  • 2011 – 90,768 miles
  • 2010 – 85,813 miles
  • 2009 – 79,642 miles
  • 2008 – 74,178 miles
  • 2007 – 67,529 miles
  • 2006 – 64,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,499 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Track rod end slightly misaligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,499 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,499 miles
    Test number
    163483358276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail165,452 miles (+2,458)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,452 miles
    Test number
    144708200406
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,994 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,994 miles
    Test number
    519269760818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail162,993 miles (+4,533)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,993 miles
    Test number
    651266980133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass158,460 miles (+6,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,460 miles
    Test number
    199661393290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,877 miles
    Test number
    894264389357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,877 miles (+3,058)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,877 miles
    Test number
    674954700455
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass148,819 miles (+133,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,819 miles
    Test number
    107943252007
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member starting to corrode

  9. Fail14,885 miles (-125,908)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,885 miles
    Test number
    937727128653
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member starting to corrode

  10. Pass140,793 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,793 miles
    Test number
    373877873870
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front inner rack end

  11. Fail140,785 miles (+10,997)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,785 miles
    Test number
    106641661618
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass129,788 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,788 miles
    Test number
    980638759867
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and rear across axle to offside wheel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail129,787 miles (+7,377)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,787 miles
    Test number
    294656034047
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and rear across axle to offside wheel (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass122,410 miles (+11,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,410 miles
    Test number
    995082245086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass111,203 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,203 miles
    Test number
    895949573137
    • 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)

  16. Fail111,202 miles (+16,212)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,202 miles
    Test number
    988420873151
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  17. Pass94,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,990 miles
    Test number
    588614942155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail94,990 miles (+4,222)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,990 miles
    Test number
    395563042113
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail90,768 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    189867281149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass90,768 miles (+4,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    237727581109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail85,813 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    224039780461
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteLip on front discs

  22. Pass85,813 miles (+6,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    631069580147
    • NoteLip on front discs

  23. Pass79,642 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    733037699199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,642 miles (+1,464)7 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,642 miles
    Test number
    533020699179
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass74,178 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,178 miles
    Test number
    114878398173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,529 miles (+3,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    331322697174
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass64,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,465 miles
    Test number
    832943586288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V699 POB

Does V699 POB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V699 POB expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V699 POB?
The MOT on V699 POB expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V699 POB done?
V699 POB was recorded at 165,499 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 6,163 miles a year.
Has V699 POB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V699 POB has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V699 POB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V699 POB find?
V699 POB passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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