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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc

V8 EWJMOT history

V8 EWJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

V8 EWJ black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,934 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EWJ was last recorded at 111,934 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,924 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,934 miles
  • 2024 – 109,130 miles
  • 2023 – 106,863 miles
  • 2022 – 105,647 miles
  • 2020 – 103,773 miles
  • 2019 – 101,354 miles
  • 2018 – 98,019 miles
  • 2017 – 95,030 miles
  • 2016 – 92,290 miles
  • 2015 – 87,135 miles
  • 2014 – 84,412 miles
  • 2013 – 81,639 miles
  • 2012 – 76,129 miles
  • 2011 – 72,250 miles
  • 2010 – 67,620 miles
  • 2009 – 63,574 miles
  • 2008 – 58,640 miles
  • 2007 – 53,342 miles
  • 2006 – 47,427 miles
  • 2005 – 42,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,934 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,934 miles (+10)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,934 miles
    Test number
    361212749647
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail111,924 miles (+16)7 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,924 miles
    Test number
    729109709866
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Back box to Center section loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail111,908 miles (+2,778)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,908 miles
    Test number
    457345876212
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,130 miles (+2,267)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,130 miles
    Test number
    116672573541
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass106,863 miles (+1,216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,863 miles
    Test number
    715272912527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

  6. Pass105,647 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,647 miles
    Test number
    240581812797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,622 miles (+1,849)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,622 miles
    Test number
    818277260403
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass103,773 miles (+2,419)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    280943602169
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass101,354 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,354 miles
    Test number
    722475209697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    105775667985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,019 miles (+2,989)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    540811576621
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass95,030 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    571852490724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,290 miles (+5,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,290 miles
    Test number
    389124917723
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass87,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    100997602905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,135 miles (+2,723)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    365290320572
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass84,412 miles (+2,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    147331734355
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass81,639 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    446310233433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,129 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,129 miles
    Test number
    608155402311
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass76,129 miles (+3,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,129 miles
    Test number
    846775502381
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass72,250 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    309528221356
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass67,620 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    674149020315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,574 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,574 miles
    Test number
    762681739317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,559 miles (+4,919)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    813609129348
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Fail58,640 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    481360038494
    • Repaired at testFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass58,640 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    693730238357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,342 miles (+5,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,342 miles
    Test number
    450967327348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass47,427 miles (+5,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    413770826345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass42,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,193 miles
    Test number
    251749625362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 EWJ

Does V8 EWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 EWJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 EWJ?
The MOT on V8 EWJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 EWJ done?
V8 EWJ was recorded at 111,934 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,476 miles a year.
Has V8 EWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EWJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 EWJ 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 V8 EWJ find?
V8 EWJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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