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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc

Y868 BPBMOT history

Y868 BPB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y868 BPB silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,396 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 BPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y868 BPB was last recorded at 132,396 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,326 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
4,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,396 miles
  • 2024 – 126,015 miles
  • 2023 – 120,355 miles
  • 2022 – 113,641 miles
  • 2021 – 111,448 miles
  • 2020 – 109,703 miles
  • 2019 – 104,303 miles
  • 2018 – 102,218 miles
  • 2017 – 100,281 miles
  • 2016 – 97,051 miles
  • 2015 – 93,482 miles
  • 2014 – 88,543 miles
  • 2013 – 84,203 miles
  • 2012 – 79,156 miles
  • 2011 – 74,065 miles
  • 2010 – 69,265 miles
  • 2009 – 62,649 miles
  • 2008 – 56,234 miles
  • 2007 – 50,376 miles
  • 2006 – 43,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear most row, frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,396 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,396 miles
    Test number
    441285843782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear most row, frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,326 miles (+6,311)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,326 miles
    Test number
    620047170708
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear most row, frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,015 miles (+5,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,015 miles
    Test number
    418415252518
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,355 miles
    Test number
    509696556384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,355 miles (+6,714)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,355 miles
    Test number
    327950709813
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass113,641 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,641 miles
    Test number
    695673530105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,468 miles (+20)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,468 miles
    Test number
    998721915782
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various repairs (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail111,448 miles (+1,745)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,448 miles
    Test number
    393493386509
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various locations/poor welding/clamps missing/exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass109,703 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,703 miles
    Test number
    662969460374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,303 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,303 miles
    Test number
    514099251138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,218 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,218 miles
    Test number
    597655938788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,217 miles (+1,936)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    371974772395
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass100,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,281 miles
    Test number
    683954329179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail100,281 miles (+3,230)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,281 miles
    Test number
    714109953706
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass97,051 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,051 miles
    Test number
    999322809191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,482 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,482 miles
    Test number
    995047805186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail93,460 miles (+4,917)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,460 miles
    Test number
    617206205166
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass88,543 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    569007104149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,203 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    336651503138
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail84,203 miles (+5,047)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    998510203126
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass79,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    857184702130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,156 miles (+5,091)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,156 miles
    Test number
    839444302140
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass74,065 miles (+4,800)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,065 miles
    Test number
    676923501162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass69,265 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,265 miles
    Test number
    871867010109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,649 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,649 miles
    Test number
    413689419180
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail62,495 miles (+6,261)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,495 miles
    Test number
    303816109131
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass56,234 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    484944638101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail56,234 miles (+5,858)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    632044438114
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass50,376 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,376 miles
    Test number
    223664937417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass43,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    174353426179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y868 BPB

Does Y868 BPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y868 BPB is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y868 BPB?
The MOT on Y868 BPB is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y868 BPB done?
Y868 BPB was recorded at 132,396 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,541 miles a year.
Has Y868 BPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 BPB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y868 BPB 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 Y868 BPB find?
Y868 BPB passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear most row, frayed; offside rear oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal; oil leak, but not excessive.

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