1999 Mercedes ML 3.2L Petrol · T228 DWL
1999 Mercedes ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 169,474 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 3199cc
T228 DWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2026
- 169,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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T228 DWL Mileage History
- 17/12/2021143,595 mi
- 14/12/2022153,980 mi+10,385 mi
- 24/04/2024161,598 mi+7,618 mi
- 15/04/2025164,898 mi+3,300 mi
- 30/07/2026169,474 mi+4,576 mi
Average of roughly 5,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T228 DWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes Ml (T228 DWL) between December 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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