2829HK - MERCEDES-BENZ ML
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
The Mercedes-Benz ML, often referred to simply as the ML-Class, is a luxury mid-size SUV that exemplifies Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to quality and innovation. Introduced in 1997, the ML marked the brand’s entry into the burgeoning SUV market, combining off-road capability with refined on-road comfort. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, a company renowned for its engineering excellence and pioneering safety features, the ML has become a popular choice among those seeking a versatile yet luxurious vehicle. Key features include a robust build, advanced safety systems, and a range of efficient engines, making it a distinctive option in its segment. Its blend of practicality and premium craftsmanship continues to appeal to drivers worldwide, cementing its place in Mercedes-Benz’s storied history.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 34 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML, registered in March 2003, with registration number 2829HK. It has a black exterior and is powered by a 2688cc diesel engine, emitting 241 g/km of CO2. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, which expires on 27 April 2026. The latest MOT test was conducted on 28 April 2025. The recorded mileage is 124,964 miles. The MOT included an advisory note regarding an oil leak, which was not deemed excessive. No other mechanical issues or advisories are noted.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
34
Passed Tests
21
Failed Tests
13
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,964 mi
Expires: 27 April 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,391 mi
Expires: 31 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 07 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,391 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,874 mi
Expires: 31 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 27 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,159 mi
Expires: 31 May 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 27 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,604 mi
Expires: 31 May 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 26 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,604 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 01 June 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,012 mi
Expires: 31 May 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section c.a.t (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 01 June 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,012 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section c.a.t (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 22 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,558 mi
Expires: 21 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 10 May 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,558 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front 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))
- Major Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 09 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,672 mi
Expires: 17 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 02 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,817 mi
Expires: 17 May 2018
Failed - 20 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,811 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Central exhaust slight blow
Passed - 27 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,335 mi
Expires: 17 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside inner steering rack joint play
Failed - 26 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,332 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Major Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside inner steering rack joint play
Passed - 18 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,841 mi
Expires: 17 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 11 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,804 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 07 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,417 mi
Expires: 16 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Failed - 06 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,417 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed - 23 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,396 mi
Expires: 16 May 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Failed - 18 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,372 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Passed - 20 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,853 mi
Expires: 16 May 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 09 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,020 mi
Expires: 16 May 2012
Failed - 09 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,020 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 17 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,956 mi
Expires: 16 May 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 10 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,955 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 06 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,285 mi
Expires: 16 May 2010
Passed - 24 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,372 mi
Expires: 16 May 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Passed - 14 May 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,553 mi
Expires: 16 May 2008
Passed - 17 May 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,513 mi
Expires: 16 May 2007
Failed - 16 May 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,513 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 01 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,358 mi
Expires: 26 March 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 01 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,358 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 2829HK?
The MOT expires on 27 April 2026.
What is the tax status of 2829HK?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of 2829HK?
This is a 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 2688cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 2829HK?
This vehicle produces 241 g/km of CO2 emissions.