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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,266 cc

Y242 BWPMOT history

Y242 BWP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

Y242 BWP black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
124,934 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 BWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 BWP was last recorded at 124,934 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,931 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,934 miles
  • 2020 – 119,493 miles
  • 2019 – 111,340 miles
  • 2018 – 107,826 miles
  • 2017 – 104,197 miles
  • 2016 – 100,263 miles
  • 2015 – 95,090 miles
  • 2014 – 89,109 miles
  • 2013 – 83,323 miles
  • 2012 – 77,723 miles
  • 2011 – 69,660 miles
  • 2010 – 65,454 miles
  • 2009 – 60,975 miles
  • 2008 – 56,654 miles
  • 2007 – 51,408 miles
  • 2006 – 45,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,934 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,934 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,934 miles
    Test number
    317207217880
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,931 miles (+5,438)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,931 miles
    Test number
    215409133439
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,493 miles (+8,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,493 miles
    Test number
    774423982907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,340 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    221586315863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,313 miles (+3,487)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,313 miles
    Test number
    378249250532
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass107,826 miles (+3,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,826 miles
    Test number
    955661618098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  7. Pass104,197 miles (+3,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,197 miles
    Test number
    320032851729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On bend next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Play in suspension
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Running along back axle (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass100,263 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,263 miles
    Test number
    395607251161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,180 miles (+5,090)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,180 miles
    Test number
    375045853811
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  10. Pass95,090 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    669444865060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,109 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    386280484076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,323 miles (+5,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    586894663005
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass77,723 miles (+8,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    927799952098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,660 miles (+4,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,660 miles
    Test number
    735172531079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass65,454 miles (+4,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,454 miles
    Test number
    910869530074
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted

  16. Pass60,975 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    371830349084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,654 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,654 miles
    Test number
    554067338036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,653 miles (+5,245)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,653 miles
    Test number
    292046438035
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass51,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    133294547095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,408 miles (+5,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    320784047003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    173179136411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 BWP

Does Y242 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 BWP expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 BWP?
The MOT on Y242 BWP expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 BWP done?
Y242 BWP was recorded at 124,934 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 4,800 miles a year.
Has Y242 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 BWP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y242 BWP 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 Y242 BWP find?
Y242 BWP passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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