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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

V6 XSPMOT history

V6 XSP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2023.

V6 XSP black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2024
Mileage
154,729 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 XSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 XSP was last recorded at 154,729 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 25,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2022: 129,323 miles, lower than 196,192 miles on 21 Dec 2020.

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
129,323 miles · 22 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
25,406 miles
Average per year
6,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,729 miles
  • 2022 – 129,323 miles
  • 2020 – 196,192 miles
  • 2019 – 122,099 miles
  • 2018 – 119,181 miles
  • 2017 – 116,102 miles
  • 2016 – 108,876 miles
  • 2015 – 103,902 miles
  • 2014 – 99,480 miles
  • 2013 – 93,527 miles
  • 2012 – 87,207 miles
  • 2011 – 81,683 miles
  • 2010 – 76,032 miles
  • 2009 – 69,300 miles
  • 2008 – 55,650 miles
  • 2007 – 43,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,729 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged , covered with tape

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,729 miles4 minor26 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    707292333394
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged , covered with tape

  2. Fail154,729 miles (+25,406)2 repaired4 minor26 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    160502503376
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged , covered with tape

  3. Pass129,323 miles (-66,869)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,323 miles
    Test number
    279607792500
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDER BODY
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass196,192 miles (+69,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    196,192 miles
    Test number
    849946496210
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail126,897 miles (+4,798)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,897 miles
    Test number
    115918306602
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass122,099 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    402442628303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,181 miles
    Test number
    379899188365
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,181 miles (+3,079)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,181 miles
    Test number
    828662231576
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,102 miles
    Test number
    453290168075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail115,995 miles (+7,119)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,995 miles
    Test number
    495485406364
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass108,876 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    387159617083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,902 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,902 miles
    Test number
    236770185173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

  13. Fail103,891 miles (+4,411)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,891 miles
    Test number
    777697675182
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

  14. Pass99,480 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,480 miles
    Test number
    657586574180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,527 miles (+6,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,527 miles
    Test number
    667109463112
    • 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)

  16. Pass87,207 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,207 miles
    Test number
    465364362157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,683 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,683 miles
    Test number
    855206761172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,032 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    303732470113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail76,023 miles (+1,578)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,023 miles
    Test number
    563117560161
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass74,445 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    821400920013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,300 miles
    Test number
    622771929083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,300 miles (+13,650)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,300 miles
    Test number
    474770729078
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  23. Pass55,650 miles (+12,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,650 miles
    Test number
    392425818048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass43,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,448 miles
    Test number
    722629417028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 XSP

Does V6 XSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 XSP expired on 21 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 XSP?
The MOT on V6 XSP expired on 21 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 XSP done?
V6 XSP was recorded at 154,729 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 6,788 miles a year.
Has V6 XSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 XSP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 XSP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 XSP find?
V6 XSP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2023 with 4 minor defects and 26 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm, and 27 more.

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