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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

Y231 SPOMOT history

Y231 SPO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

Y231 SPO blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2023
Mileage
122,922 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 SPO
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
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 SPO was last recorded at 122,922 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 1,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,425 miles · 1 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,497 miles
Average per year
5,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,922 miles
  • 2021 – 121,425 miles
  • 2020 – 120,103 miles
  • 2019 – 118,457 miles
  • 2018 – 115,309 miles
  • 2017 – 112,778 miles
  • 2016 – 108,566 miles
  • 2015 – 104,011 miles
  • 2014 – 99,093 miles
  • 2013 – 94,634 miles
  • 2012 – 90,501 miles
  • 2011 – 85,546 miles
  • 2010 – 82,609 miles
  • 2009 – 77,593 miles
  • 2008 – 73,022 miles
  • 2007 – 67,500 miles
  • 2006 – 54,400 miles
  • 2005 – 34,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,922 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm. STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,922 miles (+1,497)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,922 miles
    Test number
    873184640252
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm. STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,425 miles
    Test number
    498943247024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,425 miles (+1,322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,425 miles
    Test number
    983865736463
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,103 miles
    Test number
    389659182845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail120,103 miles (+1,646)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,103 miles
    Test number
    652335980775
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,457 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,457 miles
    Test number
    458512953103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail118,457 miles (+3,148)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,457 miles
    Test number
    222967463621
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass115,309 miles (+2,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    603694827454
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass112,778 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,778 miles
    Test number
    418782017736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,566 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    399847752950
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear tyres perished and cracking

  11. Fail108,564 miles (+4,553)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,564 miles
    Test number
    231831757416
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear tyres perished and cracking

  12. Pass104,011 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,011 miles
    Test number
    937624145005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking
    • NoteNearside headlamp image poor
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  13. Fail104,011 miles (+4,918)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,011 miles
    Test number
    847663045050
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking
    • NoteNearside headlamp image poor
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  14. Pass99,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    427270334042
    • NoteNearside rear seat removed at time of test

  15. Fail99,093 miles (+4,459)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    247178024083
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear seat removed at time of test

  16. Fail94,634 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    307492633009
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass94,634 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    646442533083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,501 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    799747932007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  19. Fail90,501 miles (+4,955)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    895867332043
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  20. Pass85,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,546 miles
    Test number
    206955641024
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail85,546 miles (+2,937)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,546 miles
    Test number
    315042741034
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass82,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,609 miles
    Test number
    252084920286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,609 miles (+5,016)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,609 miles
    Test number
    473214320262
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass77,593 miles (+4,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    752050919213
    • 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)
    • NotePark brake efficiency near to minimum limits

  25. Fail73,022 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    193861238210
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass73,022 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    762651438222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    582272337270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,500 miles (+13,100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    992082537290
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

  29. Pass54,400 miles (+19,505)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,400 miles
    Test number
    932324236253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front bumper damaged

  30. Pass34,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    451845335293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 SPO

Does Y231 SPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 SPO expired on 13 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 SPO?
The MOT on Y231 SPO expired on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 SPO done?
Y231 SPO was recorded at 122,922 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 5,364 miles a year.
Has Y231 SPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 SPO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y231 SPO 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 Y231 SPO find?
Y231 SPO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 4 more.

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