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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,987 cc

R16 PODMOT history

R16 POD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

R16 POD black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,022 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 POD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 POD was last recorded at 119,022 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 6,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2024: 108,262 miles, lower than 109,933 miles on 26 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,891 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,131 miles
Average per year
4,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,022 miles
  • 2025 – 112,891 miles
  • 2024 – 108,262 miles
  • 2023 – 109,933 miles
  • 2022 – 102,299 miles
  • 2020 – 94,144 miles
  • 2019 – 90,746 miles
  • 2018 – 86,586 miles
  • 2017 – 81,650 miles
  • 2016 – 77,110 miles
  • 2015 – 72,177 miles
  • 2014 – 67,450 miles
  • 2013 – 61,218 miles
  • 2012 – 56,363 miles
  • 2011 – 55,674 miles
  • 2010 – 45,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,022 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,022 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,022 miles
    Test number
    294896652036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,891 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    804355532661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,262 miles (-1,671)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,262 miles
    Test number
    409682601882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,933 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,933 miles
    Test number
    761987429669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,299 miles (+8,155)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    779398242159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,144 miles (+3,398)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    639787858744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,746 miles
    Test number
    404471697057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,746 miles (+4,160)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,746 miles
    Test number
    520933671279
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    984177944119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on the outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  10. Fail86,586 miles (+4,936)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    236631234028
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on the outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass81,650 miles (+4,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,650 miles
    Test number
    155170604636
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking on the outer side wall

  12. Pass77,110 miles (+4,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    703840039989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer edge worn smooth

  13. Pass72,177 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    947796602633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,450 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,450 miles
    Test number
    506879264294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,218 miles (+4,855)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,218 miles
    Test number
    135976833119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass56,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,363 miles
    Test number
    617621132122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,363 miles (+689)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,363 miles
    Test number
    595711732165
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass55,674 miles (+10,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,674 miles
    Test number
    687855741179
    • 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)

  19. Pass45,637 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,637 miles
    Test number
    210422330427
    • NoteSlight weapage nsr shocker

Questions about R16 POD

Does R16 POD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 POD is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 POD?
The MOT on R16 POD is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 POD done?
R16 POD was recorded at 119,022 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 4,570 miles a year.
Has R16 POD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 POD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on R16 POD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 POD find?
R16 POD passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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