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Mercedes-Benz ML

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

V82 UBWMOT history

V82 UBW is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,616 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V82 UBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V82 UBW was last recorded at 136,616 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,722 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
894 miles
Average per year
4,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,616 miles
  • 2024 – 135,722 miles
  • 2023 – 134,244 miles
  • 2022 – 132,282 miles
  • 2021 – 129,841 miles
  • 2020 – 126,912 miles
  • 2018 – 123,969 miles
  • 2017 – 121,088 miles
  • 2016 – 116,754 miles
  • 2015 – 112,627 miles
  • 2014 – 108,152 miles
  • 2013 – 101,743 miles
  • 2012 – 97,741 miles
  • 2011 – 93,747 miles
  • 2010 – 88,521 miles
  • 2009 – 82,387 miles
  • 2008 – 70,186 miles
  • 2007 – 59,882 miles
  • 2006 – 50,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,616 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres are perished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,616 miles (+894)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,616 miles
    Test number
    121281264139
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass135,722 miles (+1,478)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,722 miles
    Test number
    869116196919
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,244 miles (+1,962)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,244 miles
    Test number
    370304860856
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,282 miles (+2,441)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,282 miles
    Test number
    120688756483
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,841 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,841 miles
    Test number
    654698819453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,912 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    290966442910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,969 miles (+2,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,969 miles
    Test number
    663671140479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass121,088 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,088 miles
    Test number
    916000109125
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished and cracked

  9. Fail121,079 miles (+4,325)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,079 miles
    Test number
    456543879203
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished and cracked

  10. Pass116,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,754 miles
    Test number
    878670695747
    • AdvisoryAll 4 x tyres are perished around the sidewalls

  11. Fail116,754 miles (+4,127)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,754 miles
    Test number
    652546775690
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 x tyres are perished around the sidewalls

  12. Pass112,627 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,627 miles
    Test number
    306586829683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,152 miles
    Test number
    358909674456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,152 miles (+6,409)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,152 miles
    Test number
    258806174250
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass101,743 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    129770363295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    426281972238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,741 miles (+3,994)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    425611872266
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail93,747 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,747 miles
    Test number
    355827171452
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass93,747 miles (+5,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,747 miles
    Test number
    475627671207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass88,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    350318170213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,521 miles (+6,134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    461798170258
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass82,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,387 miles
    Test number
    512038989265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,387 miles (+4,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,387 miles
    Test number
    380228589470
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass77,645 miles (+74)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,645 miles
    Test number
    732030099063
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  25. Fail77,571 miles (+1,167)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,571 miles
    Test number
    530177389061
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • 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)

  26. Fail76,404 miles (+6,218)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,404 miles
    Test number
    513607119054
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteParking brake travel requires attention

  27. Pass70,186 miles (+10,304)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    832336298028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,882 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    301079567044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,466 miles
    Test number
    661373866064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V82 UBW

Does V82 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V82 UBW is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V82 UBW?
The MOT on V82 UBW is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V82 UBW done?
V82 UBW was recorded at 136,616 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,366 miles a year.
Has V82 UBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V82 UBW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on V82 UBW 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 V82 UBW find?
V82 UBW passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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