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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

X50 ALAMOT history

X50 ALA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

X50 ALA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,267 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 ALA was last recorded at 121,267 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,461 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,806 miles
Average per year
7,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,267 miles
  • 2025 – 119,461 miles
  • 2024 – 116,284 miles
  • 2023 – 110,455 miles
  • 2022 – 105,848 miles
  • 2021 – 100,779 miles
  • 2020 – 89,131 miles
  • 2019 – 87,086 miles
  • 2018 – 76,712 miles
  • 2017 – 65,764 miles
  • 2016 – 56,339 miles
  • 2015 – 45,459 miles
  • 2014 – 33,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,267 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive above front propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin, becoming perished and have damage. recommend replacement soon.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,267 miles
    Test number
    258172977853
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive above front propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail121,253 miles (+1,792)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    745869101098
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive above front propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    566904720526
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin, becoming perished and have damage. recommend replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail119,461 miles (+3,177)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    884694739956
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing thin, becoming perished and have damage. recommend replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass116,284 miles (+5,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,284 miles
    Test number
    177318824298
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inside (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass110,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,455 miles
    Test number
    273347555120
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail110,455 miles (+4,607)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,455 miles
    Test number
    306858379700
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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))
  8. Pass105,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,848 miles
    Test number
    644089198845
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail105,848 miles (+5,069)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,848 miles
    Test number
    870704928687
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass100,779 miles (+11,648)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,779 miles
    Test number
    355635777697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,131 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,131 miles
    Test number
    545677913898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,086 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    639240150824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,712 miles (+10,948)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    272356335875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,764 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,764 miles
    Test number
    773957357924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,748 miles (+9,409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,748 miles
    Test number
    140821543695
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass56,339 miles (+10,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,339 miles
    Test number
    405229287674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,459 miles (+11,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,459 miles
    Test number
    582069080925
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult bet
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
  18. Pass33,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,542 miles
    Test number
    925862034294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X50 ALA

Does X50 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 ALA is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X50 ALA?
The MOT on X50 ALA is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 ALA done?
X50 ALA was recorded at 121,267 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,552 miles a year.
Has X50 ALA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 ALA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X50 ALA 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 X50 ALA find?
X50 ALA passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front fluid leak, but not excessive above front propshaft.

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