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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 3,498 cc

V8 GERMOT history

V8 GER is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 15 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 88,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

V8 GER black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,995 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GER was last recorded at 88,995 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,664 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,331 miles
Average per year
5,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,995 miles
  • 2025 – 86,664 miles
  • 2023 – 78,171 miles
  • 2022 – 72,416 miles
  • 2021 – 68,043 miles
  • 2020 – 65,313 miles
  • 2019 – 57,317 miles
  • 2018 – 49,839 miles
  • 2017 – 42,303 miles
  • 2016 – 35,525 miles
  • 2015 – 26,137 miles
  • 2014 – 14,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,995 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,995 miles (+2,331)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,995 miles
    Test number
    828566563656
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass86,664 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,664 miles
    Test number
    907663856949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,652 miles (+8,481)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    419901270773
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working LED Unit in mirror cover (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass78,171 miles (+5,755)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,171 miles
    Test number
    665190781926
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass72,416 miles (+4,373)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,416 miles
    Test number
    639193939293
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass68,043 miles (+2,730)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,043 miles
    Test number
    745363539717
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Connection (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass65,313 miles (+7,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    314027834761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen chipped.
    • AdvisoryRear Both exhaust back box clamps cracked and corroded.
  8. Pass57,317 miles (+7,478)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,317 miles
    Test number
    404991633483
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Exhaust clamps cracked and corroded
  9. Pass49,839 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,839 miles
    Test number
    382139979193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,303 miles (+6,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,303 miles
    Test number
    849779434519
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass35,525 miles (+9,388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,525 miles
    Test number
    305303157511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,137 miles (+11,244)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,137 miles
    Test number
    108970475472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,893 miles
    Test number
    757174274086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GER

Does V8 GER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GER is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GER?
The MOT on V8 GER is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GER done?
V8 GER was recorded at 88,995 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,954 miles a year.
Has V8 GER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GER has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 GER 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 GER find?
V8 GER passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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