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1999 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.2L Petrol · T788 FFM

T788 FFM

1999 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 21/05/1999. Recorded mileage 182,859 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/07/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
182,859 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/07/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
3199cc

T788 FFM Key Findings

  • 32 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
  • 182,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 15 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 (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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T788 FFM Mileage History

  1. 15/05/2006109,873 mi
  2. 07/05/2008121,769 mi+11,896 mi
  3. 08/05/2008121,791 mi+22 mi
  4. 13/05/2009128,217 mi+6,426 mi
  5. 21/05/2009128,588 mi+371 mi
  6. 20/05/2010136,401 mi+7,813 mi
  7. 09/07/2010136,842 mi+441 mi
  8. 04/07/2011149,038 mi+12,196 mi
  9. 25/10/2012159,526 mi+10,488 mi
  10. 26/10/2012159,526 mi
  11. 15/07/2013163,279 mi+3,753 mi
  12. 15/07/2013163,279 mi
  13. 15/07/2014165,811 mi+2,532 mi
  14. 18/07/2014165,813 mi+2 mi
  15. 16/07/2015166,062 mi+249 mi
  16. 03/08/2016167,064 mi+1,002 mi
  17. 04/08/2016167,068 mi+4 mi
  18. 31/07/2017173,382 mi+6,314 mi
  19. 02/08/2018177,883 mi+4,501 mi
  20. 02/08/2018177,883 mi
  21. 06/08/2019179,370 mi+1,487 mi
  22. 07/08/2019179,370 mi
  23. 28/09/2020179,994 mi+624 mi
  24. 29/09/2020179,994 mi
  25. 08/09/2021180,319 mi+325 mi
  26. 10/09/2021180,319 mi
  27. 16/02/2023182,111 mi+1,792 mi
  28. 26/06/2024182,121 mi+10 mi
  29. 27/06/2024182,122 mi+1 mi
  30. 11/07/2025182,715 mi+593 mi
  31. 14/07/2025182,716 mi+1 mi
  32. 28/07/2026182,859 mi+143 mi

Average of roughly 3,613 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

T788 FFM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 08:43
MOT Analysis

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

32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Ml (T788 FFM) between May 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (63 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Tyres (30 issues), Suspension (28 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 148 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”.

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