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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

S35 LRHMOT history

S35 LRH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 13 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

S35 LRH black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
156,891 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 LRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 LRH was last recorded at 156,891 miles on 14 May 2026, 4,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2013: 21,149 miles, lower than 33,180 miles on 20 Aug 2012.

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
152,818 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,073 miles
Average per year
9,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,891 miles
  • 2025 – 152,818 miles
  • 2024 – 146,950 miles
  • 2023 – 138,868 miles
  • 2022 – 128,052 miles
  • 2021 – 124,769 miles
  • 2019 – 122,643 miles
  • 2018 – 116,555 miles
  • 2017 – 110,783 miles
  • 2016 – 102,249 miles
  • 2015 – 91,179 miles
  • 2014 – 76,955 miles
  • 2013 – 55,797 miles
  • 2012 – 33,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,891 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,891 miles (+4,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    156,891 miles
    Test number
    532598799351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass152,818 miles (+5,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,818 miles
    Test number
    976516466408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,950 miles
    Test number
    719798623343
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,950 miles (+8,082)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,950 miles
    Test number
    453655268730
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,868 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,868 miles
    Test number
    731548086105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,803 miles (+10,751)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,803 miles
    Test number
    162697118911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,052 miles
    Test number
    798569168977
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail128,052 miles (+3,283)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,052 miles
    Test number
    584260528189
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,769 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    124,769 miles
    Test number
    996958525345
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail124,765 miles (+2,122)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,765 miles
    Test number
    380920546506
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,643 miles
    Test number
    505732928195
    • AdvisoryFront Lower 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))

  12. Fail122,643 miles (+6,088)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,643 miles
    Test number
    152901689285
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower 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))

  13. Pass116,555 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,555 miles
    Test number
    981258246438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,493 miles (+5,710)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,493 miles
    Test number
    386639783250
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  15. Pass110,783 miles (+8,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,783 miles
    Test number
    816363247868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres approx 4mm tread remaining

  16. Pass102,249 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,249 miles
    Test number
    962512989812
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail102,203 miles (+11,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,203 miles
    Test number
    760814351027
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass91,179 miles (+14,224)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    562925139260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,955 miles (+21,158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    316959134214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,797 miles (+34,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    936331643242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail21,149 miles (-12,031)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,149 miles
    Test number
    379349533288
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass33,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,180 miles
    Test number
    359033932218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S35 LRH

Does S35 LRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 LRH is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S35 LRH?
The MOT on S35 LRH is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S35 LRH done?
S35 LRH was recorded at 156,891 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 9,010 miles a year.
Has S35 LRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 LRH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S35 LRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S35 LRH find?
S35 LRH passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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