
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc
S15 JMWMOT history
S15 JMW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 177,744 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S15 JMW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S15 JMW was last recorded at 177,744 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 4,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 173,484 miles · 21 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,260 miles
- Average per year
- 6,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,744 miles
- 2021 – 173,484 miles
- 2020 – 163,803 miles
- 2019 – 159,463 miles
- 2018 – 156,312 miles
- 2017 – 146,775 miles
- 2016 – 135,640 miles
- 2015 – 129,017 miles
- 2014 – 120,358 miles
- 2013 – 112,427 miles
- 2012 – 108,345 miles
- 2011 – 104,340 miles
- 2010 – 99,108 miles
- 2009 – 93,197 miles
- 2008 – 85,881 miles
- 2007 – 72,790 miles
- 2006 – 64,672 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight grease around
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,744 miles (+4,260)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 177,744 miles
- Test number
- 600486772695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,484 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 173,484 miles
- Test number
- 381875859853
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both
Fail173,458 miles (+9,655)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,458 miles
- Test number
- 159260961287
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both
Pass163,803 miles (+4,340)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 163,803 miles
- Test number
- 600607606605
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass159,463 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 159,463 miles
- Test number
- 554877586803
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight grease around (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail159,460 miles (+3,148)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,460 miles
- Test number
- 851742938847
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight grease around (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,312 miles (+9,537)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 156,312 miles
- Test number
- 985691185536
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER BUSHES HAVE VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,775 miles (+11,135)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 146,775 miles
- Test number
- 717031604300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,640 miles (+520)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 135,640 miles
- Test number
- 820307672559
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail135,120 miles (+6,103)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,120 miles
- Test number
- 436234261971
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass129,017 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 129,017 miles
- Test number
- 691477812302
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail129,016 miles (+8,658)1 dangerous10 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,016 miles
- Test number
- 340331712251
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper banjo (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass120,358 miles (+352)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 120,358 miles
- Test number
- 725472354218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,006 miles (+7,579)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,006 miles
- Test number
- 887151844248
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass112,427 miles (+4,082)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 112,427 miles
- Test number
- 106295153282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,345 miles (+4,005)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 108,345 miles
- Test number
- 116038922208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 104,340 miles
- Test number
- 535024661291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,340 miles (+5,232)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,340 miles
- Test number
- 765633961231
- DangerousWarning lamp[bsp]indicates an brake fault
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail99,108 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,108 miles
- Test number
- 192291170226
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass99,108 miles (+5,911)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 99,108 miles
- Test number
- 963191370205
- NoteOil leak
Pass93,197 miles (+7,316)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 93,197 miles
- Test number
- 914256249233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,881 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 85,881 miles
- Test number
- 101412758210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate starting to fade
- NotePark brake requires adjustment
Fail85,881 miles (+13,091)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,881 miles
- Test number
- 543762358252
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteE.S.P lamp on
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate starting to fade
- NotePark brake requires adjustment
Pass72,790 miles (+8,118)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 72,790 miles
- Test number
- 310958127408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,672 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 64,672 miles
- Test number
- 530161066282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about S15 JMW
- Does S15 JMW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S15 JMW expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S15 JMW?
- The MOT on S15 JMW expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S15 JMW done?
- S15 JMW was recorded at 177,744 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 6,156 miles a year.
- Has S15 JMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S15 JMW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on S15 JMW 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 S15 JMW find?
- S15 JMW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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