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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc

X788 FVVMOT history

X788 FVV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

X788 FVV black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
112,333 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 FVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 FVV was last recorded at 112,333 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2017: 93,624 miles, lower than 93,625 miles on 20 Mar 2017.

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
112,333 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,333 miles
  • 2024 – 111,695 miles
  • 2023 – 110,301 miles
  • 2022 – 106,296 miles
  • 2021 – 95,501 miles
  • 2017 – 93,624 miles
  • 2013 – 90,450 miles
  • 2012 – 84,158 miles
  • 2011 – 77,372 miles
  • 2010 – 67,744 miles
  • 2009 – 58,093 miles
  • 2008 – 49,786 miles
  • 2007 – 45,823 miles
  • 2006 – 39,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,333 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    513892254427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,333 miles (+638)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    783453292481
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,695 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,695 miles
    Test number
    981288367897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,687 miles (+1,386)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    794337679676
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat holed (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,301 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,301 miles
    Test number
    698451190038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,296 miles (+10,795)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    387312296627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,501 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,501 miles
    Test number
    710634835865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,060 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,060 miles
    Test number
    498603474403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,058 miles (+434)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,058 miles
    Test number
    362024946831
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,624 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    738569051095
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted

  11. Fail93,625 miles (+3,175)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    446544812141
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle clamp (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked 285/50/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked 285/50/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked 285/50/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked 285/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,450 miles (+6,292)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,450 miles
    Test number
    198949313265
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,158 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,158 miles
    Test number
    846995112218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail84,145 miles (+6,773)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,145 miles
    Test number
    678503412293
    • DangerousScrew in Osf and Osr tyre
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warninng light flashing

  15. Pass77,372 miles (+9,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,372 miles
    Test number
    625679881145
    • NoteWasher jets have uneven spray pattern !

  16. Pass67,744 miles (+9,651)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    352740410288
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp indicates fault
    • NoteEngine oil leak , at gearbox bell housing

  17. Pass58,093 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,093 miles
    Test number
    523854559192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,786 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    351596218055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    943855917007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,823 miles (+6,535)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    554731917022
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass39,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,288 miles
    Test number
    222174706054
    • 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)

Questions about X788 FVV

Does X788 FVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X788 FVV expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X788 FVV?
The MOT on X788 FVV expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X788 FVV done?
X788 FVV was recorded at 112,333 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 3,708 miles a year.
Has X788 FVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 FVV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X788 FVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X788 FVV find?
X788 FVV passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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