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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

Y23 CAHMOT history

Y23 CAH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

Y23 CAH blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,055 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 CAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 CAH was last recorded at 130,055 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,508 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,547 miles
Average per year
6,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,055 miles
  • 2025 – 127,508 miles
  • 2024 – 123,290 miles
  • 2023 – 117,842 miles
  • 2022 – 113,273 miles
  • 2021 – 109,637 miles
  • 2020 – 105,031 miles
  • 2019 – 101,058 miles
  • 2018 – 94,015 miles
  • 2017 – 87,545 miles
  • 2016 – 80,389 miles
  • 2015 – 71,754 miles
  • 2014 – 61,838 miles
  • 2013 – 50,888 miles
  • 2012 – 38,433 miles
  • 2011 – 31,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,055 miles (+2,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    978909941622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass127,508 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,508 miles
    Test number
    155986488606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,290 miles (+5,448)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    443941244456
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake slightly low efficiency
  4. Pass117,842 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,842 miles
    Test number
    616496998936
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass113,273 miles (+3,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,273 miles
    Test number
    771431461602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  6. Pass109,637 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,637 miles
    Test number
    829951828622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  7. Fail109,598 miles (+4,567)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,598 miles
    Test number
    165273478685
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  8. Pass105,031 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,031 miles
    Test number
    187016261732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,058 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,058 miles
    Test number
    479689540376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,015 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,015 miles
    Test number
    419671732626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,991 miles (+6,446)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    732973084313
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass87,545 miles (+7,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,545 miles
    Test number
    764667933890
    • AdvisoryADVISE nearside rear lamp very slightly duller than offside
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  13. Pass80,389 miles (+8,635)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,389 miles
    Test number
    394348325449
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  14. Pass71,754 miles (+9,916)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,754 miles
    Test number
    526863505266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small cuts to cord in main tread
  15. Pass61,838 miles (+10,950)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    837344424230
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  16. Pass50,888 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,888 miles
    Test number
    959739633257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,433 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,433 miles
    Test number
    527384292178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,935 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    395503572067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,184 miles
    Test number
    526323271087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 CAH

Does Y23 CAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 CAH is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 CAH?
The MOT on Y23 CAH is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 CAH done?
Y23 CAH was recorded at 130,055 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,428 miles a year.
Has Y23 CAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 CAH has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y23 CAH 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 Y23 CAH find?
Y23 CAH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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