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1999 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.2L Petrol · T286 JMY

T286 JMY

1999 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07/06/1999. Recorded mileage 193,416 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/11/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
193,416 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/11/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
3199cc

T286 JMY Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 21/11/2022
  • 193,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 13 historical MOT failures
  • 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (63 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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T286 JMY Mileage History

  1. 12/04/200692,463 mi
  2. 12/04/200692,463 mi
  3. 05/06/200799,728 mi+7,265 mi
  4. 11/06/2008107,210 mi+7,482 mi
  5. 11/06/2008107,210 mi
  6. 01/12/2009117,893 mi+10,683 mi
  7. 02/12/2009117,971 mi+78 mi
  8. 02/12/2009117,971 mi
  9. 02/12/2010123,680 mi+5,709 mi
  10. 25/11/2011127,155 mi+3,475 mi
  11. 25/11/2011127,155 mi
  12. 23/11/2012129,487 mi+2,332 mi
  13. 29/11/2013133,099 mi+3,612 mi
  14. 06/12/2013133,100 mi+1 mi
  15. 15/10/2014138,919 mi+5,819 mi
  16. 23/10/2015144,199 mi+5,280 mi
  17. 29/10/2015144,199 mi
  18. 27/10/2016152,567 mi+8,368 mi
  19. 29/10/2016152,567 mi
  20. 30/10/2017159,746 mi+7,179 mi
  21. 30/10/2017159,746 mi
  22. 29/10/2018167,893 mi+8,147 mi
  23. 11/11/2019174,373 mi+6,480 mi
  24. 11/11/2019174,373 mi
  25. 16/10/2020179,818 mi+5,445 mi
  26. 16/10/2020179,818 mi
  27. 22/11/2021187,714 mi+7,896 mi
  28. 22/11/2021187,714 mi
  29. 21/11/2022193,416 mi+5,702 mi

Average of roughly 6,078 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

T286 JMY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:03
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Ml (T286 JMY) between April 2006 and November 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (63 issues), Suspension (40 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 131 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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