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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

X443 MBDMOT history

X443 MBD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 3 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2022.

X443 MBD blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2022
Mileage
108,496 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X443 MBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X443 MBD was last recorded at 108,496 miles on 7 Feb 2022, 8,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,238 miles · 4 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
8,258 miles
Average per year
4,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,496 miles
  • 2021 – 100,238 miles
  • 2020 – 97,412 miles
  • 2019 – 87,759 miles
  • 2018 – 83,903 miles
  • 2017 – 81,156 miles
  • 2016 – 78,821 miles
  • 2014 – 77,814 miles
  • 2013 – 72,363 miles
  • 2012 – 66,213 miles
  • 2011 – 63,552 miles
  • 2010 – 52,835 miles
  • 2008 – 48,825 miles
  • 2007 – 45,826 miles
  • 2006 – 41,602 miles
  • 2005 – 35,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,496 miles
  • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking in engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail108,496 miles (+8,258)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,496 miles
    Test number
    164634860028
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking in engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,238 miles (+2,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,238 miles
    Test number
    403476498430
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,412 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,412 miles
    Test number
    164489522667
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,380 miles (+9,621)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,380 miles
    Test number
    408284471332
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,759 miles (+3,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    785929527192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass83,903 miles (+2,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,903 miles
    Test number
    352596995380
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody panels and components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNsr rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  7. Pass81,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    261447282017
    • AdvisoryAll Underbody Panels & Components have Surface Corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  8. Fail81,156 miles (+2,335)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    153749900659
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Left To Right (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll Underbody Panels & Components have Surface Corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Split

  9. Pass78,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    696682335934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,821 miles (+1,007)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    616054917421
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass77,814 miles (+5,356)9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,814 miles
    Test number
    889944364331
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth bumpers scuffed
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle presented in frosty and wet conditions

  12. Pass72,458 miles (+95)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,458 miles
    Test number
    257702504006
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle presented in wet conditions

  13. Fail72,363 miles (+6,150)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    939874463315
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle presented in wet conditions

  14. Pass66,213 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,213 miles
    Test number
    765906362329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,553 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    589734302058
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePark brake efficiency19%

  16. Fail63,552 miles (+4,886)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,552 miles
    Test number
    946985261310
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass58,666 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    197784601425
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail58,666 miles (+5,831)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    155313101468
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass52,835 miles (+4,010)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,835 miles
    Test number
    201222900042
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise rear of the rear seat belts not checked seats folded

  20. Pass48,825 miles (+2,999)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,825 miles
    Test number
    702776468357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise o/s head lamp adjusted

  21. Pass45,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    962992067356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,826 miles (+4,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    574812567344
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  23. Pass41,602 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,602 miles
    Test number
    453312266466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,330 miles
    Test number
    724652465339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X443 MBD

Does X443 MBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X443 MBD expired on 6 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X443 MBD?
The MOT on X443 MBD expired on 6 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X443 MBD done?
X443 MBD was recorded at 108,496 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2022, an average of 4,541 miles a year.
Has X443 MBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X443 MBD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X443 MBD 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 X443 MBD find?
X443 MBD failed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; fuel system component leaking in engine compartment, and 4 more.

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