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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc

Y872 BPBMOT history

Y872 BPB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

Y872 BPB black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
100,921 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 BPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y872 BPB was last recorded at 100,921 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 4,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,507 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,414 miles
Average per year
3,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,921 miles
  • 2024 – 96,507 miles
  • 2023 – 95,824 miles
  • 2022 – 94,969 miles
  • 2021 – 94,230 miles
  • 2019 – 86,573 miles
  • 2018 – 86,564 miles
  • 2017 – 85,861 miles
  • 2016 – 84,600 miles
  • 2015 – 74,297 miles
  • 2014 – 68,745 miles
  • 2013 – 63,419 miles
  • 2012 – 58,878 miles
  • 2011 – 54,181 miles
  • 2010 – 49,369 miles
  • 2009 – 45,474 miles
  • 2008 – 40,154 miles
  • 2007 – 34,218 miles
  • 2006 – 30,051 miles
  • 2005 – 24,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,921 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer cill and inner cill front to back (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer cill and inner cill front to back (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR AND OSR CORRODED. (BEHIND BACK BUMPER ON BOTH SIDES) MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded/ bushes perished. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis, suspension components brakes and fuel lines corroded.

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • REAR SUBFRAME SUSPENSION AND REAR UNDER BODY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,921 miles (+4,414)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,921 miles
    Test number
    620021726453
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer cill and inner cill front to back (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer cill and inner cill front to back (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR AND OSR CORRODED. (BEHIND BACK BUMPER ON BOTH SIDES) MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded/ bushes perished. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis, suspension components brakes and fuel lines corroded.

  2. Pass96,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,507 miles
    Test number
    465749339130
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME SUSPENSION AND REAR UNDER BODY CORRODED

  3. Fail96,507 miles (+683)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,507 miles
    Test number
    282991350551
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME SUSPENSION AND REAR UNDER BODY CORRODED

  4. Pass95,824 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,824 miles
    Test number
    311872419286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,969 miles (+739)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    601076855097
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,230 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,230 miles
    Test number
    799313293424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,227 miles (+7,654)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    642555669211
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,573 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,573 miles
    Test number
    128630938721
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass86,564 miles (+703)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,564 miles
    Test number
    183874403657
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass85,861 miles (+1,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,861 miles
    Test number
    738046903554
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s rear lower ball joints have slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s &o/s front lower ball joints have slight play (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass84,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    235982304789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail84,600 miles (+10,303)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    796159455607
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass74,297 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,297 miles
    Test number
    278048715437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail74,295 miles (+5,550)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    419451615143
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass68,745 miles (+5,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,745 miles
    Test number
    815872394021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass63,419 miles (+4,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    425342003191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass58,878 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,878 miles
    Test number
    287829872461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,870 miles (+4,689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    318461272187
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass54,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,181 miles
    Test number
    837337661136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,180 miles (+4,811)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    508267061137
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass49,369 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,369 miles
    Test number
    522588760159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,474 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,474 miles
    Test number
    933587469190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,154 miles (+5,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    274148468107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass34,218 miles (+4,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    163599467170
    • NoteFront tyre treads worn on edges

  25. Pass30,051 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,051 miles
    Test number
    204279056485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    24,523 miles
    Test number
    263371265102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,521 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,521 miles
    Test number
    562241265135
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y872 BPB

Does Y872 BPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y872 BPB expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y872 BPB?
The MOT on Y872 BPB expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y872 BPB done?
Y872 BPB was recorded at 100,921 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
Has Y872 BPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 BPB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y872 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 Y872 BPB find?
Y872 BPB failed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; nearside front vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer cill and inner cill front to back; offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 14 more.

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