
Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc
Y208 NARMOT history
Y208 NAR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 163,664 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y208 NAR
- 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
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y208 NAR was last recorded at 163,664 miles on 23 Apr 2022, 11,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 152,649 miles · 2 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 11,015 miles
- Average per year
- 7,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 163,664 miles
- 2020 – 152,649 miles
- 2018 – 147,123 miles
- 2017 – 127,469 miles
- 2016 – 118,487 miles
- 2015 – 111,815 miles
- 2014 – 103,636 miles
- 2013 – 96,168 miles
- 2012 – 87,663 miles
- 2011 – 82,021 miles
- 2010 – 75,728 miles
- 2009 – 70,331 miles
- 2008 – 63,805 miles
- 2007 – 58,245 miles
- 2006 – 46,664 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,664 miles (+11,015)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 163,664 miles
- Test number
- 324033254903
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,649 miles (+5,526)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 152,649 miles
- Test number
- 210150030992
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass147,123 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 147,123 miles
- Test number
- 253944207446
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail147,123 miles (+19,654)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,123 miles
- Test number
- 833132768571
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,469 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 127,469 miles
- Test number
- 699166207253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail127,468 miles (+8,981)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,468 miles
- Test number
- 332673193054
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass118,487 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 118,487 miles
- Test number
- 335457217744
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail118,487 miles (+6,672)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,487 miles
- Test number
- 639402983790
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass111,815 miles (+8,179)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 111,815 miles
- Test number
- 655547095176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,636 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 103,636 miles
- Test number
- 227071014255
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail103,636 miles (+7,468)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,636 miles
- Test number
- 789211814278
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass96,168 miles (+8,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 96,168 miles
- Test number
- 919702413246
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass87,663 miles (+5,642)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 87,663 miles
- Test number
- 419394412267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,021 miles (+6,293)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 82,021 miles
- Test number
- 539969201215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,728 miles (+5,397)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 75,728 miles
- Test number
- 461327000221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,331 miles (+6,526)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 70,331 miles
- Test number
- 743061709247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,805 miles (+5,560)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,805 miles
- Test number
- 762104708201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,245 miles (+11,581)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 58,245 miles
- Test number
- 444559567171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 46,664 miles
- Test number
- 640878116102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y208 NAR
- Does Y208 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y208 NAR expired on 22 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y208 NAR?
- The MOT on Y208 NAR expired on 22 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y208 NAR done?
- Y208 NAR was recorded at 163,664 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2022, an average of 7,319 miles a year.
- Has Y208 NAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y208 NAR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on Y208 NAR 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 Y208 NAR find?
- Y208 NAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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