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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

V75 DPAMOT history

V75 DPA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
163,317 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V75 DPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V75 DPA was last recorded at 163,317 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 1,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,786 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,531 miles
Average per year
4,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,317 miles
  • 2024 – 161,786 miles
  • 2023 – 157,570 miles
  • 2022 – 153,366 miles
  • 2021 – 149,368 miles
  • 2019 – 142,760 miles
  • 2018 – 139,283 miles
  • 2017 – 131,566 miles
  • 2016 – 124,925 miles
  • 2015 – 122,263 miles
  • 2013 – 112,253 miles
  • 2012 – 105,328 miles
  • 2010 – 103,916 miles
  • 2009 – 102,615 miles
  • 2008 – 94,831 miles
  • 2007 – 84,456 miles
  • 2006 – 73,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,317 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,317 miles (+1,531)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,317 miles
    Test number
    208344846175
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass161,786 miles (+4,216)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,786 miles
    Test number
    191176530942
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,570 miles (+4,204)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,570 miles
    Test number
    747422740067
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass153,366 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,366 miles
    Test number
    360953702513
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,364 miles (+3,996)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,364 miles
    Test number
    173593654205
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,368 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,368 miles
    Test number
    812014281810
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack bushes slightly deteriorated

  7. Fail149,366 miles (+6,606)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,366 miles
    Test number
    401102212894
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack bushes slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass142,760 miles (+3,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,760 miles
    Test number
    723952691675
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on under body and on some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,283 miles (+7,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,283 miles
    Test number
    548989910742
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass131,566 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,566 miles
    Test number
    838108585514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,498 miles (+6,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,498 miles
    Test number
    233108678792
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass124,925 miles (+2,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,925 miles
    Test number
    688829809211
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Pass122,263 miles (+10,010)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,263 miles
    Test number
    717128315106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass112,253 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,253 miles
    Test number
    249921653335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Fail112,245 miles (+1,943)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,245 miles
    Test number
    596351953349
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass110,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,302 miles
    Test number
    156874573011
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail110,302 miles (+4,974)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,302 miles
    Test number
    776284973076
    • Repaired at testNearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass105,328 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,328 miles
    Test number
    655470712050
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail105,286 miles (+1,370)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,286 miles
    Test number
    105843602418
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass103,916 miles (+1,301)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,916 miles
    Test number
    311376500341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut across the tread but not in excess of requirements

  21. Pass102,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    102,615 miles
    Test number
    352797719277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,615 miles (+7,784)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,615 miles
    Test number
    922057019241
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass94,831 miles (+10,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    283744398442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass84,456 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,456 miles
    Test number
    790716907253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,426 miles (+11,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,426 miles
    Test number
    852362807285
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  26. Pass73,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,361 miles
    Test number
    783200386166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V75 DPA

Does V75 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V75 DPA expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V75 DPA?
The MOT on V75 DPA expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V75 DPA done?
V75 DPA was recorded at 163,317 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 4,716 miles a year.
Has V75 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V75 DPA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V75 DPA 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 V75 DPA find?
V75 DPA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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