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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

S21 JDKMOT history

S21 JDK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 117,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S21 JDK 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,317 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 JDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 JDK was last recorded at 117,317 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,869 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
448 miles
Average per year
4,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,317 miles
  • 2025 – 116,869 miles
  • 2024 – 114,887 miles
  • 2023 – 113,412 miles
  • 2022 – 111,696 miles
  • 2021 – 106,726 miles
  • 2020 – 103,765 miles
  • 2019 – 97,005 miles
  • 2018 – 93,327 miles
  • 2017 – 89,764 miles
  • 2016 – 86,274 miles
  • 2015 – 82,733 miles
  • 2014 – 79,467 miles
  • 2013 – 74,248 miles
  • 2012 – 69,368 miles
  • 2011 – 63,536 miles
  • 2010 – 58,745 miles
  • 2009 – 53,841 miles
  • 2008 – 48,077 miles
  • 2007 – 42,235 miles
  • 2006 – 35,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,317 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder of vehicle corroded

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,317 miles (+448)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    930999106671
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass116,869 miles (+1,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,869 miles
    Test number
    154137115875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under of vehicle

  3. Pass114,887 miles (+1,475)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    946510410994
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass113,412 miles (+1,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,412 miles
    Test number
    669490951395
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,696 miles (+180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,696 miles
    Test number
    968177612982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper reinforcement beam rusted

  6. Fail111,516 miles (+4,790)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,516 miles
    Test number
    257096751231
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipe side by side in front of rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,726 miles (+2,961)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,726 miles
    Test number
    845367896206
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,765 miles (+6,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,765 miles
    Test number
    851630703520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass97,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,005 miles
    Test number
    837036784503
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail97,005 miles (+3,678)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,005 miles
    Test number
    573269070128
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass93,327 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    472365182662
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp wash not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail93,327 miles (+3,563)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    771612882994
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp wash not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass89,764 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,764 miles
    Test number
    442235213208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass86,274 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    322757373931
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail86,273 miles (+3,540)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    738831247449
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass82,733 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    258202065475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  17. Fail82,731 miles (+3,264)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,731 miles
    Test number
    629854935122
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  18. Pass79,467 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    846569134158
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  19. Fail79,467 miles (+5,219)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    807356134144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  20. Fail74,248 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,248 miles
    Test number
    367368323171
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass74,248 miles (+4,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,248 miles
    Test number
    985448723192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass69,368 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,368 miles
    Test number
    226688332183
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack mounting bushes delaminated

  23. Fail69,368 miles (+5,832)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,368 miles
    Test number
    688667032167
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack mounting bushes delaminated

  24. Pass63,536 miles (+4,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,536 miles
    Test number
    628057631110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass58,745 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,745 miles
    Test number
    203567230440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,671 miles (+4,830)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    993704030160
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass53,841 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    603516439102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,077 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,077 miles
    Test number
    453841348129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,235 miles (+7,105)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    261602747199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,130 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    920409726117
    • NoteAdvise rear pads getting low

  31. Fail35,128 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    223058826460
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Questions about S21 JDK

Does S21 JDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 JDK is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 JDK?
The MOT on S21 JDK is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 JDK done?
S21 JDK was recorded at 117,317 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,063 miles a year.
Has S21 JDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 JDK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S21 JDK 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 S21 JDK find?
S21 JDK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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