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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

V7 JOLMOT history

V7 JOL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

V7 JOL black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
143,659 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 JOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 JOL was last recorded at 143,659 miles on 9 May 2026, 9,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,650 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,009 miles
Average per year
7,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,659 miles
  • 2025 – 134,650 miles
  • 2024 – 125,631 miles
  • 2023 – 122,679 miles
  • 2021 – 119,724 miles
  • 2020 – 118,261 miles
  • 2019 – 116,079 miles
  • 2018 – 111,461 miles
  • 2017 – 107,012 miles
  • 2016 – 100,795 miles
  • 2015 – 93,450 miles
  • 2014 – 72,620 miles
  • 2013 – 53,888 miles
  • 2012 – 33,704 miles
  • 2011 – 31,329 miles
  • 2010 – 29,280 miles
  • 2009 – 23,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,659 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,659 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,659 miles
    Test number
    134475347040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,650 miles
    Test number
    336381008729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail134,650 miles (+9,019)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,650 miles
    Test number
    793818620875
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass125,631 miles (+2,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,631 miles
    Test number
    881050964050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass122,679 miles (+2,955)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,679 miles
    Test number
    639792728115
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass119,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,724 miles
    Test number
    341614403600
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension top arm ball-joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

  7. Fail119,724 miles (+16)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,724 miles
    Test number
    148463429472
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension top arm ball-joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

  8. Fail119,708 miles (+1,447)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    284140184987
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass118,261 miles (+2,182)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,261 miles
    Test number
    212298235039
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass116,079 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    203596692110
    • DangerousBad oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail116,079 miles (+4,618)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    274031106404
    • DangerousBad oil leak
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass111,461 miles (+4,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    568158119266
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass107,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    832265853361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,011 miles (+6,216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    275181905114
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,795 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,795 miles
    Test number
    150795409020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,774 miles (+7,324)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    929212760493
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating in correct colour (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,450 miles (+20,830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,450 miles
    Test number
    278710965195
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass72,620 miles (+18,732)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,620 miles
    Test number
    756445154111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,888 miles (+20,184)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    198940523124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass33,704 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,704 miles
    Test number
    177783382448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,329 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,329 miles
    Test number
    329507441397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,280 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,280 miles
    Test number
    394105850351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,419 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,419 miles
    Test number
    702896509321
    • Repaired at testPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass23,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,419 miles
    Test number
    871826009322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 JOL

Does V7 JOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 JOL is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 JOL?
The MOT on V7 JOL is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 JOL done?
V7 JOL was recorded at 143,659 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 7,281 miles a year.
Has V7 JOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 JOL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 JOL 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 V7 JOL find?
V7 JOL passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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