
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc
V9 BJDMOT history
V9 BJD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 94,006 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V9 BJD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V9 BJD was last recorded at 94,006 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 3,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 90,400 miles · 5 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,606 miles
- Average per year
- 4,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,006 miles
- 2024 – 90,400 miles
- 2023 – 86,632 miles
- 2021 – 85,380 miles
- 2020 – 78,169 miles
- 2019 – 68,341 miles
- 2017 – 49,770 miles
- 2016 – 49,747 miles
- 2014 – 45,840 miles
- 2012 – 41,280 miles
- 2011 – 38,652 miles
- 2010 – 35,717 miles
- 2009 – 32,099 miles
- 2008 – 28,851 miles
- 2007 – 23,251 miles
- 2006 – 17,114 miles
- 2005 – 10,596 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,006 miles (+3,606)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 94,006 miles
- Test number
- 513558361935
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,400 miles (+3,768)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,400 miles
- Test number
- 281820810716
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,632 miles (+1,252)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 86,632 miles
- Test number
- 815779389399
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,380 miles (+7,211)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 85,380 miles
- Test number
- 467440153400
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,169 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 78,169 miles
- Test number
- 716788387814
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail78,160 miles (+9,819)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,160 miles
- Test number
- 332196498889
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass68,341 miles (+494)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 68,341 miles
- Test number
- 689356730669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,847 miles (+18,077)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,847 miles
- Test number
- 627825858791
- MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- 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))
Pass49,770 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,770 miles
- Test number
- 333861933227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at cooler (2.3.3b)
Fail49,747 miles (+3,907)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,747 miles
- Test number
- 135205072256
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass45,840 miles (+4,560)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 45,840 miles
- Test number
- 717499344314
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteA.t.f leak at radiator
Pass41,280 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 41,280 miles
- Test number
- 717254452311
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail41,280 miles (+2,628)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,280 miles
- Test number
- 525374752383
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,652 miles (+2,935)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 38,652 miles
- Test number
- 465794731408
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,717 miles (+3,618)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 35,717 miles
- Test number
- 231695630397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 32,099 miles
- Test number
- 210637129353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,099 miles (+3,248)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,099 miles
- Test number
- 770647129388
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass28,851 miles (+5,600)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,851 miles
- Test number
- 873741438395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,251 miles (+6,137)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 23,251 miles
- Test number
- 603246227376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,114 miles (+6,518)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 17,114 miles
- Test number
- 453520516328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 10,596 miles
- Test number
- 661695205318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V9 BJD
- Does V9 BJD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V9 BJD expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V9 BJD?
- The MOT on V9 BJD expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V9 BJD done?
- V9 BJD was recorded at 94,006 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
- Has V9 BJD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V9 BJD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on V9 BJD 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 V9 BJD find?
- V9 BJD passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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