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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

C8 SWLMOT history

C8 SWL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

C8 SWL black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
144,503 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SWL was last recorded at 144,503 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,797 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
706 miles
Average per year
7,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,503 miles
  • 2024 – 143,797 miles
  • 2023 – 134,595 miles
  • 2022 – 122,675 miles
  • 2021 – 107,588 miles
  • 2020 – 107,515 miles
  • 2019 – 103,985 miles
  • 2018 – 99,855 miles
  • 2017 – 94,168 miles
  • 2016 – 89,376 miles
  • 2015 – 81,180 miles
  • 2014 – 67,070 miles
  • 2013 – 61,760 miles
  • 2012 – 52,411 miles
  • 2011 – 40,149 miles
  • 2010 – 30,724 miles
  • 2009 – 22,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,503 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing [nearside and offside]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,503 miles (+706)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,503 miles
    Test number
    725156534233
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass143,797 miles (+9,202)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,797 miles
    Test number
    309031081782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass134,595 miles (+131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,595 miles
    Test number
    888287043374
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing [nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail134,464 miles (+11,789)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,464 miles
    Test number
    642814760712
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing [nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,675 miles (+15,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,675 miles
    Test number
    826202418382
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met

  6. Pass107,588 miles (+73)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,588 miles
    Test number
    280042515630
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail107,515 miles (+3,530)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,515 miles
    Test number
    787688814438
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,985 miles (+4,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    406011947266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,855 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,855 miles
    Test number
    946227941969
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake light bulb warning light on dash

  10. Fail99,854 miles (+5,686)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,854 miles
    Test number
    451588014879
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake light bulb warning light on dash

  11. Pass94,168 miles (+4,792)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,168 miles
    Test number
    785157106538
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear parking brake cable slight corroded at join
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack boot has slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) repaired, but not inappropriately boot rubber is fitted with tape (2.3.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone foremost and rearmost bush have slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal boot rubber has slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone foremost bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass89,376 miles (+8,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    714452270932
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met legal requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both O/S &N/S (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR BELTS

  13. Pass81,180 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,180 miles
    Test number
    368069355186
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall has a cut, not deep enough to show cords

  14. Fail81,180 miles (+14,110)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,180 miles
    Test number
    407219155176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall has a cut, not deep enough to show cords

  15. Pass67,070 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,070 miles
    Test number
    235760244131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    506778813289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,760 miles (+9,349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    457387613204
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass52,411 miles (+12,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,411 miles
    Test number
    515433532229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    326483141244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,148 miles (+214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,148 miles
    Test number
    398973241275
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass39,934 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,934 miles
    Test number
    587233701183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,724 miles (+8,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,724 miles
    Test number
    791265670094
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass22,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,675 miles
    Test number
    591694489081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 SWL

Does C8 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 SWL expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 SWL?
The MOT on C8 SWL expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 SWL done?
C8 SWL was recorded at 144,503 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 7,593 miles a year.
Has C8 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SWL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 SWL 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 C8 SWL find?
C8 SWL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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