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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

S30 PTMMOT history

S30 PTM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 141,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

S30 PTM black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,563 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 PTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 PTM was last recorded at 141,563 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 4,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2018: 113,241 miles, lower than 159,210 miles on 16 May 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,948 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,615 miles
Average per year
5,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,563 miles
  • 2025 – 136,948 miles
  • 2024 – 134,948 miles
  • 2023 – 131,642 miles
  • 2022 – 129,401 miles
  • 2021 – 127,176 miles
  • 2020 – 125,865 miles
  • 2019 – 120,388 miles
  • 2018 – 113,241 miles
  • 2017 – 107,313 miles
  • 2016 – 105,377 miles
  • 2015 – 103,141 miles
  • 2014 – 99,630 miles
  • 2013 – 98,087 miles
  • 2012 – 92,188 miles
  • 2011 – 82,250 miles
  • 2010 – 72,442 miles
  • 2009 – 61,778 miles
  • 2008 – 55,756 miles
  • 2007 – 47,574 miles
  • 2006 – 37,760 miles
  • 2005 – 31,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,563 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,563 miles (+4,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,563 miles
    Test number
    345845182299
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,948 miles (+2,000)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    136,948 miles
    Test number
    700168109332
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,948 miles (+3,306)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,948 miles
    Test number
    114283780170
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,642 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,642 miles
    Test number
    699244828002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail131,610 miles (+2,209)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,610 miles
    Test number
    751276848857
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass129,401 miles (+2,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,401 miles
    Test number
    947193908127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass127,176 miles (+1,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,176 miles
    Test number
    766017085640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass125,865 miles (+5,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,865 miles
    Test number
    293492509258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass120,388 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,388 miles
    Test number
    897571417656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage corrosion

  10. Fail120,313 miles (+7,072)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,313 miles
    Test number
    793928154051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and osr. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and osr. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage corrosion.

  11. Pass113,241 miles (-45,969)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,241 miles
    Test number
    460443525850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,210 miles (+51,897)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,210 miles
    Test number
    248690654202
    • FailureNearside Rear Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass107,313 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    903767061524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear left to right (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking/splitting or perishing and aged

  14. Fail107,313 miles (+1,936)1 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    194943378563
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear left to right (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking/splitting or perishing and aged

  15. Pass105,377 miles (+2,236)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,377 miles
    Test number
    610475745850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres aged, cracking/splitting or perishing

  16. Pass103,141 miles (+3,511)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,141 miles
    Test number
    607128605230
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres aged(2003x1 2005x2 2008x1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass99,630 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,630 miles
    Test number
    759316304286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,626 miles (+1,539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,626 miles
    Test number
    719305604249
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass98,087 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,087 miles
    Test number
    506901503304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    485096602457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,188 miles (+9,938)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    446125402428
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail82,250 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    119237001301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass82,250 miles (+480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    568177901372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail81,770 miles (+9,328)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,770 miles
    Test number
    305653191425
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass72,442 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,442 miles
    Test number
    401345300406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,364 miles (+10,586)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,364 miles
    Test number
    791929490291
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass61,778 miles (+6,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    333762879493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass55,756 miles (+8,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    501034698200
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass47,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    452402897254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,574 miles (+9,814)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    570020397230
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass37,760 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,760 miles
    Test number
    421492276278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass31,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,482 miles
    Test number
    111519095291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 PTM

Does S30 PTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 PTM is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 PTM?
The MOT on S30 PTM is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 PTM done?
S30 PTM was recorded at 141,563 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 5,337 miles a year.
Has S30 PTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 PTM has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 PTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 PTM find?
S30 PTM passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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