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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

194 SAFMOT history

194 SAF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

194 SAF black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
176,156 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
194 SAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

194 SAF was last recorded at 176,156 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,147 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
9,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,156 miles
  • 2025 – 172,350 miles
  • 2024 – 165,658 miles
  • 2023 – 158,939 miles
  • 2022 – 152,845 miles
  • 2021 – 142,408 miles
  • 2020 – 135,766 miles
  • 2019 – 124,236 miles
  • 2018 – 116,416 miles
  • 2017 – 107,214 miles
  • 2016 – 97,071 miles
  • 2015 – 86,961 miles
  • 2014 – 74,106 miles
  • 2013 – 61,614 miles
  • 2011 – 47,749 miles
  • 2010 – 31,672 miles
  • 2009 – 26,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,156 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,156 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    176,156 miles
    Test number
    422956743820
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp worn

  2. Fail176,147 miles (+3,797)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,147 miles
    Test number
    526389637621
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp worn

  3. Pass172,350 miles (+6,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    172,350 miles
    Test number
    499553463055
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake cable corrosion
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side rack gaitor perishing

  4. Pass165,658 miles (+6,719)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,658 miles
    Test number
    276387001859
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,939 miles
    Test number
    688346775659
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail158,939 miles (+6,094)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,939 miles
    Test number
    348730038424
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass152,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,845 miles
    Test number
    883745217052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail152,845 miles (+10,437)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,845 miles
    Test number
    133496698713
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass142,408 miles (+6,642)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,408 miles
    Test number
    969902051238
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer gaiter slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,766 miles (+11,530)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,766 miles
    Test number
    314785079408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,236 miles (+7,820)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,236 miles
    Test number
    915580979719
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  12. Pass116,416 miles (+9,202)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,416 miles
    Test number
    807120702881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,214 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,214 miles
    Test number
    473899567215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,071 miles (+10,110)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,071 miles
    Test number
    322136506666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,961 miles (+12,855)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,961 miles
    Test number
    245424265006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,106 miles (+12,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,106 miles
    Test number
    149135464067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass61,614 miles (+13,865)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,614 miles
    Test number
    889555633011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,749 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,749 miles
    Test number
    105323131355
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  19. Pass47,749 miles (+16,077)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,749 miles
    Test number
    598943531320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,672 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,672 miles
    Test number
    780351480293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,442 miles
    Test number
    581405789254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 194 SAF

What vehicle is registration 194 SAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 194 SAF on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Oct 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 194 SAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 194 SAF is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 194 SAF?
The MOT on 194 SAF is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 194 SAF done?
194 SAF was recorded at 176,156 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 9,070 miles a year.
Has 194 SAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 194 SAF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 194 SAF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 194 SAF find?
194 SAF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust clamp worn.

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