Mercedes ML
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc
V8 VDOMOT history
V8 VDO is a silver petrol Mercedes ML first used on 14 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,891 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 81,891 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 16 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 3,369 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 VDO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 VDO was last recorded at 81,891 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 5,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,269 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,622 miles
- Average per year
- 3,369 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,891 miles
- 2025 – 76,269 miles
- 2024 – 74,958 miles
- 2023 – 73,974 miles
- 2021 – 70,849 miles
- 2020 – 68,720 miles
- 2019 – 65,369 miles
- 2018 – 62,482 miles
- 2013 – 61,384 miles
- 2012 – 60,298 miles
- 2011 – 58,609 miles
- 2010 – 56,919 miles
- 2009 – 55,983 miles
- 2007 – 46,854 miles
- 2006 – 29,286 miles
- 2005 – 13,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
16 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,891 miles (+5,622)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 81,891 miles
- Test number
- 279633484202
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,269 miles (+1,311)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 76,269 miles
- Test number
- 936736694423
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,958 miles (+984)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 74,958 miles
- Test number
- 662169941954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,974 miles (+3,125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 73,974 miles
- Test number
- 593216678061
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass70,849 miles (+2,129)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 70,849 miles
- Test number
- 496949182659
- AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
Pass68,720 miles (+3,351)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 68,720 miles
- Test number
- 691706007213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,369 miles (+2,887)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 65,369 miles
- Test number
- 643196638929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,482 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 62,482 miles
- Test number
- 774340212068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,384 miles (+1,086)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 61,384 miles
- Test number
- 366413883455
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,298 miles (+1,689)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 60,298 miles
- Test number
- 257741402325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,609 miles (+1,690)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 58,609 miles
- Test number
- 169812301395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,919 miles (+936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 56,919 miles
- Test number
- 330981800334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,983 miles (+9,129)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 55,983 miles
- Test number
- 533695529108
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,854 miles (+17,568)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 46,854 miles
- Test number
- 774960907351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,286 miles (+16,209)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 29,286 miles
- Test number
- 921148056257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 13,077 miles
- Test number
- 830906255202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 VDO
- Does V8 VDO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VDO is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 VDO?
- The MOT on V8 VDO is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 VDO done?
- V8 VDO was recorded at 81,891 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,369 miles a year.
- Has V8 VDO ever failed its MOT?
- No. V8 VDO has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on V8 VDO 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 VDO find?
- V8 VDO passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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