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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

Y21 AUMMOT history

Y21 AUM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

Y21 AUM silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,263 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 AUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 AUM was last recorded at 93,263 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2011: 46,618 miles, lower than 46,956 miles on 9 Aug 2011.

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
91,422 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,841 miles
Average per year
3,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,263 miles
  • 2025 – 91,422 miles
  • 2024 – 89,686 miles
  • 2023 – 87,795 miles
  • 2022 – 86,142 miles
  • 2021 – 82,869 miles
  • 2020 – 80,549 miles
  • 2019 – 79,477 miles
  • 2018 – 75,375 miles
  • 2017 – 72,510 miles
  • 2016 – 70,964 miles
  • 2015 – 59,335 miles
  • 2014 – 57,919 miles
  • 2013 – 55,265 miles
  • 2012 – 51,445 miles
  • 2011 – 46,618 miles
  • 2010 – 40,384 miles
  • 2009 – 35,851 miles
  • 2008 – 27,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,263 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,263 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    949855247968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,422 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,422 miles
    Test number
    782680724486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,686 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,686 miles
    Test number
    679125766667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,795 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,795 miles
    Test number
    925825429189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    937259084711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail86,142 miles (+3,273)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    123873634843
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass82,869 miles (+2,320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    481981702721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,549 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,549 miles
    Test number
    773421749264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,477 miles (+4,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,477 miles
    Test number
    320019426786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,375 miles (+2,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    183824865346
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass72,510 miles (+1,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    864560739811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracks on outsidewall
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracks on outsidewall

  12. Pass70,964 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    271245006078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sidewall has cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sidewall has cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail70,964 miles (+11,629)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    653604085274
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sidewall has cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sidewall has cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass59,335 miles (+1,416)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,335 miles
    Test number
    639534925293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight crossion underside

  15. Pass57,919 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,919 miles
    Test number
    917458724207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,905 miles (+2,640)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,905 miles
    Test number
    339757624471
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail55,265 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    307290523281
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,265 miles (+3,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,265 miles
    Test number
    636840523229
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,445 miles (+4,827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,445 miles
    Test number
    397657012444
    • NoteAdvise items removed from interior mirror as this is classed as an obstruction and would fail under the mot guide of drivers view of road

  20. Fail46,618 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,618 miles
    Test number
    647573221276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass46,618 miles (-338)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,618 miles
    Test number
    667923121281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,956 miles (+6,572)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,956 miles
    Test number
    309781221212
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  23. Pass40,384 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,384 miles
    Test number
    913367400265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    751659919255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,851 miles (+8,336)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    524439919242
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass27,515 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,515 miles
    Test number
    294153888422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail27,515 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,515 miles
    Test number
    653983088167
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y21 AUM

Does Y21 AUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 AUM is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 AUM?
The MOT on Y21 AUM is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 AUM done?
Y21 AUM was recorded at 93,263 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,638 miles a year.
Has Y21 AUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 AUM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y21 AUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y21 AUM find?
Y21 AUM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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