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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

Y303 DBVMOT history

Y303 DBV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

Y303 DBV silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2023
Mileage
201,484 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 DBV
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 DBV was last recorded at 201,484 miles on 3 May 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,476 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,484 miles
  • 2021 – 199,612 miles
  • 2019 – 196,678 miles
  • 2018 – 194,755 miles
  • 2017 – 193,406 miles
  • 2016 – 190,904 miles
  • 2015 – 184,273 miles
  • 2014 – 170,673 miles
  • 2013 – 155,583 miles
  • 2012 – 140,260 miles
  • 2011 – 127,975 miles
  • 2010 – 113,469 miles
  • 2009 – 97,656 miles
  • 2008 – 82,879 miles
  • 2007 – 82,485 miles
  • 2006 – 70,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,484 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,484 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    201,484 miles
    Test number
    847434755070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail201,476 miles (+1,864)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,476 miles
    Test number
    828734220556
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass199,612 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    199,612 miles
    Test number
    470790749313
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody showing signs of corrosion

  4. Fail199,605 miles (+2,927)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,605 miles
    Test number
    546662399501
    • DangerousNearside Front Body component likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear axle and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corrosion

  5. Pass196,678 miles (+1,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    196,678 miles
    Test number
    392810678172
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass194,755 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    194,755 miles
    Test number
    665462954290
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail194,740 miles (+1,334)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,740 miles
    Test number
    138344076691
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass193,406 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    193,406 miles
    Test number
    408941129668
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to excess (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on limit of 16%

  9. Fail193,401 miles (+2,497)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,401 miles
    Test number
    434832456519
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to excess (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass190,904 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    190,904 miles
    Test number
    370549896221
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear,near nearside body mount (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

  11. Fail190,902 miles (+6,629)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,902 miles
    Test number
    848400432078
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear,near nearside body mount (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

  12. Pass184,273 miles (+13,600)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    184,273 miles
    Test number
    875008745187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN,s,f and o,s,f tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteN,s,r and o,s,r tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOil around under-side of engine/gearbox no leaks detected

  13. Pass170,673 miles (+15,090)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    170,673 miles
    Test number
    666411664109
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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.B.7)
    • NoteCENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

  14. Pass155,583 miles (+15,323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    155,583 miles
    Test number
    539096453141
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteIndicators flashing fast

  15. Pass140,260 miles (+135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    140,260 miles
    Test number
    989553172180
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  16. Fail140,125 miles (+12,150)1 dangerous9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,125 miles
    Test number
    316386662126
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  17. Pass127,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    958481661136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,975 miles (+14,506)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    807870661166
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass113,469 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,469 miles
    Test number
    374518760193
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs

  20. Fail113,469 miles (+15,813)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,469 miles
    Test number
    242216660412
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs

  21. Pass97,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    97,656 miles
    Test number
    214946269113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,656 miles (+14,777)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,656 miles
    Test number
    470562969130
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass82,879 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,879 miles
    Test number
    401379508090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,485 miles (+12,036)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,485 miles
    Test number
    974452347346
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Pass70,449 miles (+10,762)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    484991536366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    620020246006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 DBV

Does Y303 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 DBV expired on 2 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 DBV?
The MOT on Y303 DBV expired on 2 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 DBV done?
Y303 DBV was recorded at 201,484 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 8,738 miles a year.
Has Y303 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 DBV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y303 DBV 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 Y303 DBV find?
Y303 DBV passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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