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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

N5 SNBMOT history

N5 SNB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

N5 SNB black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
163,080 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SNB was last recorded at 163,080 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,079 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,080 miles
  • 2024 – 161,196 miles
  • 2021 – 161,032 miles
  • 2020 – 158,600 miles
  • 2019 – 152,766 miles
  • 2018 – 144,675 miles
  • 2017 – 138,503 miles
  • 2016 – 133,326 miles
  • 2015 – 120,799 miles
  • 2014 – 107,333 miles
  • 2013 – 94,211 miles
  • 2012 – 78,854 miles
  • 2011 – 62,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,080 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    163,080 miles
    Test number
    364396923456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail163,079 miles (+1,883)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,079 miles
    Test number
    747956717966
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass161,196 miles (+164)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,196 miles
    Test number
    412348451662
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass161,032 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,032 miles
    Test number
    392469491500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,600 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,600 miles
    Test number
    508375210399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,766 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,766 miles
    Test number
    329645925498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,684 miles (+8,009)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,684 miles
    Test number
    178147656630
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass144,675 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,675 miles
    Test number
    980382624466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,503 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,503 miles
    Test number
    957462465875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,326 miles (+12,527)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,326 miles
    Test number
    347322563559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,799 miles (+12)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    597569655113
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEm light on
  12. Fail120,787 miles (+13,454)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,787 miles
    Test number
    659476845172
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEm light on
  13. Pass107,333 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,333 miles
    Test number
    758330344177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail107,331 miles (+13,120)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,331 miles
    Test number
    146999534138
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass94,211 miles (+15,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,211 miles
    Test number
    836408343155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,854 miles (+16,417)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,854 miles
    Test number
    836128452120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    148784361156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 SNB

Does N5 SNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 SNB expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 SNB?
The MOT on N5 SNB expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 SNB done?
N5 SNB was recorded at 163,080 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 7,404 miles a year.
Has N5 SNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SNB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 SNB 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 N5 SNB find?
N5 SNB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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