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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

S18 SCKMOT history

S18 SCK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

S18 SCK silver 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 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,395 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 SCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 SCK was last recorded at 182,395 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,395 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,395 miles
  • 2025 – 171,812 miles
  • 2024 – 163,539 miles
  • 2023 – 146,656 miles
  • 2022 – 135,567 miles
  • 2020 – 131,962 miles
  • 2019 – 116,828 miles
  • 2018 – 109,155 miles
  • 2017 – 102,523 miles
  • 2015 – 97,313 miles
  • 2014 – 90,066 miles
  • 2013 – 82,687 miles
  • 2012 – 72,196 miles
  • 2011 – 54,990 miles
  • 2010 – 37,143 miles
  • 2009 – 33,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,395 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • All tyres and wheel rims have sidewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine has slight missfire on startup but is ok once reved

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear tyre hase scew in tyre an dis unrepairable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,395 miles5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,395 miles
    Test number
    541474846313
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail182,395 miles (+10,583)2 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,395 miles
    Test number
    739928621094
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,812 miles (+122)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    171,812 miles
    Test number
    836891092846
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail171,690 miles (+8,151)6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,690 miles
    Test number
    370652621198
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass163,539 miles (+16,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    163,539 miles
    Test number
    449745180819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,656 miles (+11,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,656 miles
    Test number
    979272500407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass135,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,567 miles
    Test number
    400308424096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail135,567 miles (+3,605)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,567 miles
    Test number
    338177569119
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass131,962 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    132470888863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,835 miles
    Test number
    400160310441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail124,835 miles (+8,007)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,835 miles
    Test number
    495937709483
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass116,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,828 miles
    Test number
    716495467830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,828 miles (+7,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,828 miles
    Test number
    464785469418
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass109,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,155 miles
    Test number
    699009120091
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  15. Fail109,155 miles (+6,632)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,155 miles
    Test number
    244842411802
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Pass102,523 miles (+169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,523 miles
    Test number
    204327599845
    • AdvisoryAll tyres and wheel rims have sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryAll tyres and wheel rims have sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight missfire on startup but is ok once reved
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre hase scew in tyre an dis unrepairable

  17. Fail102,354 miles (+5,041)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    911126153940
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres and wheel rims have sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryAll tyres and wheel rims have sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight missfire on startup but is ok once reved
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre hase scew in tyre an dis unrepairable

  18. Pass97,313 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,313 miles
    Test number
    968779684581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,066 miles (+7,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,066 miles
    Test number
    729616254383
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  20. Pass82,788 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,788 miles
    Test number
    458674604059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,687 miles (+5,743)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,687 miles
    Test number
    297715663325
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass76,944 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,944 miles
    Test number
    746581513079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,196 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,196 miles
    Test number
    128707612457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSills covered unable to fully check
    • NoteUnable to test emissions to low to read

  24. Pass72,196 miles (+17,206)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,196 miles
    Test number
    916717412075
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSills covered unable to fully check
    • NoteUnable to test emissions to low to read

  25. Pass54,990 miles (+17,847)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,990 miles
    Test number
    467164311007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,143 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,143 miles
    Test number
    404080120054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,554 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    230026859128
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  28. Pass33,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    303956259129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 SCK

Does S18 SCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 SCK is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 SCK?
The MOT on S18 SCK is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 SCK done?
S18 SCK was recorded at 182,395 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,708 miles a year.
Has S18 SCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 SCK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 SCK 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 S18 SCK find?
S18 SCK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 5 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 4 more.

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