MERCEDES-BENZ ML J21LJE has 19 MOTs

Has MOT
No Tax (SORN)

This 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 199,486 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 16:41.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 3rd February 2027.

J21LJE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 2027199,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively **close To Excessive** (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2026199,304 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Lower Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Plus Boot Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Worn So That Its Cross Sectional Area Is Reduced And Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively **close To Excessive** (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 20253RD FEBRUARY 2026184,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 20243RD FEBRUARY 2025169,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 2024169,662 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel Park Brake (1.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit Limit 0.7m-1, Mean Reading 0.73m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20233RD FEBRUARY 2024154,213 MI
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2023154,213 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20226TH MARCH 2023136,978 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20216TH MARCH 2022128,652 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20206TH MARCH 2021122,408 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 20196TH MARCH 2020112,984 MI
PASSED23RD APRIL 20186TH MAY 2019106,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% Dim But O/r/inner Bulb Working At Full Brightness (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Body Has Slight Corrosion Sill Corroding (6.1.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Body Has Slight Corrosion Sill Corroding (6.1.b.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Inner Pad At Approx 3mm To 4mm (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Deep Cut Not To Cords
PASSED24TH APRIL 20176TH MAY 201899,601 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 20166TH MAY 201791,740 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 20156TH MAY 201684,726 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 20146TH MAY 201577,139 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 201417TH MARCH 201577,083 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20139TH MARCH 201459,891 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 20129TH MARCH 201341,836 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J21LJE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

J21LJE MOT Comments

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J21LJE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 199,486 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,734 miles

J21LJE FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Ml with registration J21LJE was manufactured on Monday 9th March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 199,486 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 11,734 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Ml beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J21LJE has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Ml has had 16 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Ml is currently SORN .

Does J21LJE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 J21LJE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J21LJE Taxed?

No, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 J21LJE does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does J21LJE MOT expire?

The current MOT for J21LJE will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 3rd February 2027. Read more

When did J21LJE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J21LJE was on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 16:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J21LJE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for J21LJE we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J21LJE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for J21LJE we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has J21LJE done?

The odometer reading for J21LJE at the last MOT in February 2026 was 199,486 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,734 miles per year. Read more

How old is J21LJE?

The vehicle J21LJE was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Monday 9th March 2009. Read more

What colour is J21LJE?

The official colour of J21LJE is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does J21LJE have?

J21LJE has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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