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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

X8 FARMOT history

X8 FAR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

X8 FAR black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,145 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 FAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 FAR was last recorded at 133,145 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 6,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,360 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,785 miles
Average per year
7,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,145 miles
  • 2025 – 126,360 miles
  • 2024 – 122,236 miles
  • 2023 – 117,140 miles
  • 2022 – 112,130 miles
  • 2021 – 107,723 miles
  • 2020 – 103,586 miles
  • 2019 – 96,892 miles
  • 2018 – 88,910 miles
  • 2017 – 77,580 miles
  • 2016 – 67,129 miles
  • 2015 – 61,690 miles
  • 2014 – 51,993 miles
  • 2013 – 41,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,145 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed and thin (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,145 miles (+6,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,145 miles
    Test number
    171161171299
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed and thin (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,360 miles (+4,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    981870725494
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,236 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    512918031901
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Fail122,236 miles (+5,096)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    842035846345
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Pass117,140 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,140 miles
    Test number
    656782475491
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail117,140 miles (+5,010)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,140 miles
    Test number
    620806176383
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass112,130 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,130 miles
    Test number
    985068969824
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,130 miles (+4,407)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,130 miles
    Test number
    478880985252
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,723 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,723 miles
    Test number
    568066750029
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail107,723 miles (+4,137)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,723 miles
    Test number
    239986827532
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass103,586 miles (+6,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    701404112930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass96,892 miles (+7,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,892 miles
    Test number
    838794597637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass88,910 miles (+11,330)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,910 miles
    Test number
    370473966924
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass77,580 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,580 miles
    Test number
    133230443944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail77,558 miles (+10,429)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,558 miles
    Test number
    356236636691
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass67,129 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,129 miles
    Test number
    399482236677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Pass67,079 miles (+5,389)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    891738161835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,690 miles (+9,697)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,690 miles
    Test number
    805928152420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,993 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,993 miles
    Test number
    906392564268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,836 miles (+10,828)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    379962354253
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass41,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    267371943220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 FAR

Does X8 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 FAR is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 FAR?
The MOT on X8 FAR is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 FAR done?
X8 FAR was recorded at 133,145 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 7,002 miles a year.
Has X8 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 FAR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 FAR 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 X8 FAR find?
X8 FAR passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake cable damaged but not to excess cable frayed and thin; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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