Mercedes ML350

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

X24 RDBMOT history

X24 RDB is a black petrol Mercedes ML350 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

X24 RDB black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2025
Mileage
159,926 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X24 RDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
ML350
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X24 RDB was last recorded at 159,926 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 6,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2009: 14,095 miles, lower than 55,427 miles on 5 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,325 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,601 miles
Average per year
6,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,926 miles
  • 2022 – 147,645 miles
  • 2021 – 144,323 miles
  • 2020 – 139,841 miles
  • 2019 – 133,099 miles
  • 2017 – 124,372 miles
  • 2016 – 115,169 miles
  • 2015 – 99,066 miles
  • 2014 – 89,932 miles
  • 2013 – 80,594 miles
  • 2012 – 70,321 miles
  • 2010 – 65,094 miles
  • 2009 – 14,095 miles
  • 2008 – 55,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated expelling grease from small whole, boot still prevents the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,926 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,926 miles
    Test number
    229888067556
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,925 miles (+6,600)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,925 miles
    Test number
    294298536930
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,325 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,325 miles
    Test number
    718908008825
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated expelling grease from small whole, boot still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,324 miles (+5,679)2 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,324 miles
    Test number
    107229390474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken corroded to excess & fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated expelling grease from small whole, boot still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,645 miles (+3,322)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,645 miles
    Test number
    904561158584
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,323 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    580080262946
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,323 miles (+4,482)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    409277327227
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,841 miles (+6,742)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,841 miles
    Test number
    636321390641
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,099 miles
    Test number
    751748937926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,099 miles (+8,727)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,099 miles
    Test number
    533419451021
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

  11. Pass124,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,372 miles
    Test number
    134526047437
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail124,372 miles (+9,203)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,372 miles
    Test number
    241998715462
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass115,169 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,169 miles
    Test number
    862220890278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,733 miles (+12,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    360685776835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  15. Pass99,066 miles (+9,134)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,066 miles
    Test number
    379940555124
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass89,932 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,932 miles
    Test number
    139302434038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,594 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,594 miles
    Test number
    115130033016
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass80,594 miles (+10,273)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,594 miles
    Test number
    479020333094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,321 miles (+5,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    349541832036
    • 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)

  20. Pass65,094 miles (+50,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    190426990211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass14,095 miles (-41,332)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,095 miles
    Test number
    160519089241
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass55,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    330628118253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X24 RDB

Does X24 RDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X24 RDB expired on 6 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X24 RDB?
The MOT on X24 RDB expired on 6 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X24 RDB done?
X24 RDB was recorded at 159,926 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 6,800 miles a year.
Has X24 RDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X24 RDB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X24 RDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X24 RDB find?
X24 RDB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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