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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V6 AABMOT history

V6 AAB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 7 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 218,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
218,845 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 AAB
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
7 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 AAB was last recorded at 218,845 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 10,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,074 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,771 miles
Average per year
6,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,845 miles
  • 2024 – 208,074 miles
  • 2023 – 202,588 miles
  • 2022 – 197,656 miles
  • 2021 – 195,089 miles
  • 2020 – 194,564 miles
  • 2019 – 192,814 miles
  • 2018 – 189,116 miles
  • 2016 – 188,534 miles
  • 2015 – 187,809 miles
  • 2014 – 186,498 miles
  • 2013 – 179,925 miles
  • 2012 – 175,110 miles
  • 2011 – 164,278 miles
  • 2010 – 153,381 miles
  • 2009 – 139,372 miles
  • 2008 – 126,737 miles
  • 2007 – 100,547 miles
  • 2006 – 85,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,845 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,845 miles (+10,771)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    218,845 miles
    Test number
    191037101540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass208,074 miles (+5,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    208,074 miles
    Test number
    697207896848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass202,588 miles (+4,932)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    202,588 miles
    Test number
    800988701429
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass197,656 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    197,656 miles
    Test number
    161883578599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass195,089 miles (+525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    195,089 miles
    Test number
    381056226146
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass194,564 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    194,564 miles
    Test number
    640362830842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,814 miles (+3,698)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    192,814 miles
    Test number
    941666093899
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass189,116 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    189,116 miles
    Test number
    574649903087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail189,116 miles (+582)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,116 miles
    Test number
    364916120112
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass188,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    188,534 miles
    Test number
    139253215003
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded fron to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail188,534 miles (+725)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,534 miles
    Test number
    905372351427
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded fron to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass187,809 miles (+1,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    187,809 miles
    Test number
    830235989427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass186,498 miles (+6,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    186,498 miles
    Test number
    926342084215
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Pass179,925 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    179,925 miles
    Test number
    178398893260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail179,904 miles (+4,794)4 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,904 miles
    Test number
    697465893210
    • DangerousFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass175,110 miles (+10,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    175,110 miles
    Test number
    496919412326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass164,278 miles (+10,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    488570901453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass153,381 miles (+14,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    153,381 miles
    Test number
    911747520349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass139,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    139,372 miles
    Test number
    344071739323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail139,372 miles (+12,635)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,372 miles
    Test number
    454547629370
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass126,737 miles (+26,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    126,737 miles
    Test number
    580579728311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass100,547 miles (+15,229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    100,547 miles
    Test number
    882926847073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    85,318 miles
    Test number
    161057846426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V6 AAB

Does V6 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 AAB is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 AAB?
The MOT on V6 AAB is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 AAB done?
V6 AAB was recorded at 218,845 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,760 miles a year.
Has V6 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 AAB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on V6 AAB 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 V6 AAB find?
V6 AAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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