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Mercedes-Benz ML

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

Y901 FBWMOT history

Y901 FBW is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2022 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 173,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

Y901 FBW green Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2022
Mileage
173,147 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 FBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y901 FBW was last recorded at 173,147 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 2,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,608 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,539 miles
Average per year
6,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,147 miles
  • 2021 – 170,608 miles
  • 2019 – 165,401 miles
  • 2018 – 159,017 miles
  • 2017 – 152,757 miles
  • 2016 – 146,425 miles
  • 2015 – 138,879 miles
  • 2014 – 129,609 miles
  • 2013 – 125,995 miles
  • 2012 – 121,008 miles
  • 2011 – 110,934 miles
  • 2010 – 101,742 miles
  • 2009 – 98,686 miles
  • 2008 – 89,554 miles
  • 2007 – 77,378 miles
  • 2006 – 61,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,147 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,147 miles (+2,539)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,147 miles
    Test number
    485059431168
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass170,608 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,608 miles
    Test number
    142301803080
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail170,608 miles (+5,207)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,608 miles
    Test number
    755833377822
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,401 miles
    Test number
    654495329742
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail165,401 miles (+6,384)5 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,401 miles
    Test number
    253590530222
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n\s on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o\s on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass159,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    159,017 miles
    Test number
    143077735793
    • 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))

  7. Fail159,017 miles (+6,260)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,017 miles
    Test number
    174548655142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass152,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,757 miles
    Test number
    918981828051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail152,757 miles (+6,332)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,757 miles
    Test number
    656026748668
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass146,425 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,425 miles
    Test number
    616087536572
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail146,420 miles (+7,541)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,420 miles
    Test number
    448868393445
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass138,879 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    138,879 miles
    Test number
    304908360148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail138,878 miles (+9,269)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,878 miles
    Test number
    326095111217
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass129,609 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,609 miles
    Test number
    478333984234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail129,608 miles (+3,613)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,608 miles
    Test number
    667642184286
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass125,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,995 miles
    Test number
    566456553263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,995 miles (+4,987)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,995 miles
    Test number
    848655953245
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass121,008 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    121,008 miles
    Test number
    955715452254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,007 miles (+3,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,007 miles
    Test number
    846484452238
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass117,879 miles (+6,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,879 miles
    Test number
    477597542017
    • NoteSlight bind from rear brakes - rear discs in poor condition

  21. Pass110,934 miles (+9,192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    110,934 miles
    Test number
    415772431093
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  22. Pass101,742 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    101,742 miles
    Test number
    820554430090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,686 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,686 miles
    Test number
    380578749478
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass98,686 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,686 miles
    Test number
    704478849243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,923 miles
    Test number
    401632069038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,923 miles (+6,369)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,923 miles
    Test number
    182328259491
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail89,554 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    311001158048
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass89,554 miles (+12,176)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    501851558019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass77,378 miles (+15,549)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    352328217078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass61,829 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    233911436019
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in both sides of steering rack

Questions about Y901 FBW

Does Y901 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y901 FBW expired on 11 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y901 FBW?
The MOT on Y901 FBW expired on 11 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y901 FBW done?
Y901 FBW was recorded at 173,147 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 6,978 miles a year.
Has Y901 FBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 FBW has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y901 FBW 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 Y901 FBW find?
Y901 FBW failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear service brake excessively fluctuating, and 9 more.

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