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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V711 FLNMOT history

V711 FLN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2020 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 107,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2020
Mileage
107,252 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V711 FLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2020
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V711 FLN was last recorded at 107,252 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 1,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,227 miles · 14 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
1,025 miles
Average per year
2,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,252 miles
  • 2019 – 106,227 miles
  • 2018 – 104,207 miles
  • 2017 – 103,381 miles
  • 2016 – 101,422 miles
  • 2015 – 96,992 miles
  • 2014 – 92,637 miles
  • 2013 – 89,249 miles
  • 2012 – 86,442 miles
  • 2011 – 83,403 miles
  • 2010 – 77,535 miles
  • 2009 – 71,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,252 miles
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES, WISHBONE END. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering arm modification unsafe STEERING ARM EXCESSIVE PLAY. (2.1.3 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/S/F INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT MOVEMENT.
  • AdvisoryVARIOUS SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXEL, REAR CHASSIS ETC.

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.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,252 miles (+1,025)13 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,252 miles
    Test number
    813565008109
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES, WISHBONE END. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering arm modification unsafe STEERING ARM EXCESSIVE PLAY. (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F INNER STEERING ARM SLIGHT MOVEMENT.
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXEL, REAR CHASSIS ETC.

  2. Pass106,227 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    716369611284
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail106,227 miles (+2,020)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    137896150574
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass104,207 miles (+826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,207 miles
    Test number
    322703319008
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear tyre side wall cracks
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,381 miles (+1,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,381 miles
    Test number
    970233799630
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front end bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass missing - interier mirror ok

  6. Pass101,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,422 miles
    Test number
    110309246459
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT OUTER (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail101,422 miles (+4,430)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,422 miles
    Test number
    691093383316
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT OUTER (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass96,992 miles (+4,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,992 miles
    Test number
    326045315449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass92,637 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,637 miles
    Test number
    485323914227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,249 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    869505583131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass86,442 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    275042812283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,403 miles (+5,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,403 miles
    Test number
    858818601245
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass77,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    130439080132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,535 miles (+6,181)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    932158580142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear rear seat not in vehicle at time of test

  15. Pass71,354 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    394055519232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail71,351 miles11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    991140019248
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V711 FLN

Does V711 FLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V711 FLN expired on 15 Aug 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V711 FLN?
The MOT on V711 FLN expired on 15 Aug 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V711 FLN done?
V711 FLN was recorded at 107,252 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 2,665 miles a year.
Has V711 FLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V711 FLN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V711 FLN 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 V711 FLN find?
V711 FLN failed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bushes, wishbone end.; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 13 more.

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