Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
V712 JKRMOT history
V712 JKR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 157,938 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V712 JKR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 21 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V712 JKR was last recorded at 157,938 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,913 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,025 miles
- Average per year
- 5,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,938 miles
- 2025 – 152,913 miles
- 2024 – 148,715 miles
- 2023 – 143,135 miles
- 2022 – 138,336 miles
- 2021 – 133,567 miles
- 2020 – 127,516 miles
- 2019 – 122,453 miles
- 2018 – 116,270 miles
- 2017 – 110,998 miles
- 2016 – 107,268 miles
- 2015 – 103,381 miles
- 2014 – 99,326 miles
- 2013 – 95,409 miles
- 2012 – 92,125 miles
- 2011 – 86,620 miles
- 2010 – 81,564 miles
- 2009 – 75,427 miles
- 2008 – 67,189 miles
- 2007 – 54,359 miles
- 2006 – 43,483 miles
- 2005 – 36,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,938 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front top arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear No/plate lamp dimmer.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,938 miles (+5,025)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 157,938 miles
- Test number
- 932899741963
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front top arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear No/plate lamp dimmer.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,913 miles (+2)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 152,913 miles
- Test number
- 354363591986
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail152,911 miles (+4,196)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,911 miles
- Test number
- 214332251227
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR TRACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TRACK ROD ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear UNDER BODY FLOOR CORRODED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass148,715 miles (+5,580)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 148,715 miles
- Test number
- 433215588692
- AdvisoryFront rear view mirror has defect , still providing view to rear . advisory
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass143,135 miles (+4,799)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 143,135 miles
- Test number
- 800452963957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass138,336 miles (+4,769)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 138,336 miles
- Test number
- 183170216041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,567 miles (+6,051)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 133,567 miles
- Test number
- 554470249921
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover perished
Pass127,516 miles (+5,063)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 127,516 miles
- Test number
- 936527984315
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,453 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 122,453 miles
- Test number
- 530389754291
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail122,453 miles (+6,183)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,453 miles
- Test number
- 684394369745
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,270 miles (+5,272)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 116,270 miles
- Test number
- 334953527450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,998 miles (+3,730)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 110,998 miles
- Test number
- 141471066396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,268 miles (+3,887)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 107,268 miles
- Test number
- 142800333046
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass103,381 miles (+4,055)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 103,381 miles
- Test number
- 385029884605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,326 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 99,326 miles
- Test number
- 379719764469
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,409 miles (+3,284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 95,409 miles
- Test number
- 856901373255
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail92,125 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,125 miles
- Test number
- 757324152297
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,125 miles (+5,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 92,125 miles
- Test number
- 987304452211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass86,620 miles (+5,056)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 86,620 miles
- Test number
- 868411451273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,564 miles (+6,137)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 81,564 miles
- Test number
- 723343150226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,427 miles (+8,238)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 75,427 miles
- Test number
- 371794859207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre starting to perish in inner side wall
Pass67,189 miles (+12,830)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 67,189 miles
- Test number
- 390267648290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,359 miles (+10,876)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 54,359 miles
- Test number
- 921290857258
- NoteRear tyres worn to 2mm
Pass43,483 miles (+7,284)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 43,483 miles
- Test number
- 244787546278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,199 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 36,199 miles
- Test number
- 882132255237
- NoteRear number plate delaminated
- NoteSlight play in nearside front bottom ball joint
Questions about V712 JKR
- Does V712 JKR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V712 JKR is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V712 JKR?
- The MOT on V712 JKR is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V712 JKR done?
- V712 JKR was recorded at 157,938 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,783 miles a year.
- Has V712 JKR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V712 JKR has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V712 JKR 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 V712 JKR find?
- V712 JKR passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear upper vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front top arm mounting; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front sub frame mounting, and 4 more.
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