The road tax status for V477 DPB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V477 DPB?

The MOT for V477 DPB is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 June 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of V477 DPB?

The recorded mileage for V477 DPB is 116,794 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V477 DPB ULEZ compliant?

No, V477 DPB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.2L Petrol · V477 DPB

V477 DPB

1999 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 116,794 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 15 Jun 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 116,794 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1999

Engine

3199cc

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V477 DPB Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2026
116,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
14 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (64 mentions)

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V477 DPB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 04:11

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Ml (V477 DPB) between October 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (64 issues), Tyres (29 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Steering (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 125 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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V477 DPB Mileage History

31/10/200639,070 mi
01/11/200639,071 mi+1 mi
25/10/200751,572 mi+12,501 mi
23/10/200861,397 mi+9,825 mi
31/10/200861,485 mi+88 mi
12/10/200962,739 mi+1,254 mi
19/10/201068,989 mi+6,250 mi
25/10/201172,494 mi+3,505 mi
25/10/201172,494 mi
15/10/201276,741 mi+4,247 mi
15/10/201275,742 mi-999 mi
02/10/201380,257 mi+4,515 mi
02/10/201380,257 mi
31/10/201484,352 mi+4,095 mi
26/10/201588,164 mi+3,812 mi
02/11/201588,182 mi+18 mi
21/10/201692,973 mi+4,791 mi
22/10/201692,977 mi+4 mi
01/11/201796,528 mi+3,551 mi
02/11/201796,535 mi+7 mi
25/10/2018100,098 mi+3,563 mi
31/10/2019103,513 mi+3,415 mi
04/11/2019103,514 mi+1 mi
30/10/2020106,459 mi+2,945 mi
08/11/2021107,954 mi+1,495 mi
16/11/2021107,954 mi
09/11/2022110,586 mi+2,632 mi
09/11/2022110,586 mi
15/05/2024113,067 mi+2,481 mi
17/06/2024113,079 mi+12 mi
13/06/2025114,955 mi+1,876 mi
13/06/2025114,955 mi
12/06/2026116,794 mi+1,839 mi

Average of roughly 3,963 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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