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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

Y261 TCFMOT history

Y261 TCF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

Y261 TCF silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,070 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 TCF was last recorded at 158,070 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 2,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,255 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,815 miles
Average per year
5,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,070 miles
  • 2024 – 155,255 miles
  • 2023 – 151,128 miles
  • 2022 – 144,953 miles
  • 2021 – 141,170 miles
  • 2020 – 137,639 miles
  • 2019 – 133,325 miles
  • 2018 – 129,143 miles
  • 2017 – 123,488 miles
  • 2016 – 119,770 miles
  • 2015 – 117,023 miles
  • 2014 – 111,445 miles
  • 2013 – 107,026 miles
  • 2012 – 101,696 miles
  • 2011 – 96,124 miles
  • 2010 – 89,918 miles
  • 2009 – 83,341 miles
  • 2008 – 76,664 miles
  • 2007 – 64,630 miles
  • 2006 – 51,347 miles
  • 2005 – 43,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel injector has a slight compression leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,070 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,070 miles
    Test number
    804024743383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,070 miles (+2,815)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,070 miles
    Test number
    713376250608
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,255 miles (+4,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,255 miles
    Test number
    637903398156
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,128 miles
    Test number
    373541591945
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,128 miles (+6,175)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,128 miles
    Test number
    995694213604
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,953 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,953 miles
    Test number
    837545238957
    • AdvisoryFuel injector has a slight compression leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,899 miles (+3,729)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,899 miles
    Test number
    549433834436
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel injector has a slight compression leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,170 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,170 miles
    Test number
    364294338369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,149 miles (+3,510)4 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,149 miles
    Test number
    701869949014
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,639 miles
    Test number
    800671505693
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail137,639 miles (+4,314)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,639 miles
    Test number
    380642436668
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass133,325 miles (+4,182)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    133,325 miles
    Test number
    654234027872
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s screen wash jet poor

  13. Pass129,143 miles (+5,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,143 miles
    Test number
    642634003707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer jet partially blocked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass123,488 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,488 miles
    Test number
    794878563403
    • AdvisoryFront LICENCE PLATE DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

  15. Fail123,488 miles (+3,718)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,488 miles
    Test number
    180974718692
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LEFT TO RIGHT ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront LICENCE PLATE DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

  16. Pass119,770 miles (+2,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    205308292665
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS VERY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT LICENSE PLATE CRACKED

  17. Pass117,023 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,023 miles
    Test number
    586848995174
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSuspect leaking injector

  18. Fail117,023 miles (+5,578)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,023 miles
    Test number
    409937695123
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSuspect leaking injector

  19. Pass111,445 miles (+4,419)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    111,445 miles
    Test number
    426663614277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass107,026 miles (+503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,026 miles
    Test number
    777809313245
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Fail106,523 miles (+4,827)6 failures4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,523 miles
    Test number
    177547003264
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass101,696 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,696 miles
    Test number
    528380802251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,124 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,124 miles
    Test number
    328667801494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,918 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    503152900296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,341 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,341 miles
    Test number
    783332909220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,664 miles (+12,034)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    844204408268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    481127407215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail64,628 miles (+13,281)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,628 miles
    Test number
    164857507229
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass51,347 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    214852316237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass43,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    190127505282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 TCF

Does Y261 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 TCF expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 TCF?
The MOT on Y261 TCF expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 TCF done?
Y261 TCF was recorded at 158,070 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 5,671 miles a year.
Has Y261 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 TCF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y261 TCF 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 Y261 TCF find?
Y261 TCF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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