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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

S44 PPSMOT history

S44 PPS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 19 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 223,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

S44 PPS blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
223,349 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 PPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 PPS was last recorded at 223,349 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,343 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
11,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,349 miles
  • 2025 – 223,343 miles
  • 2024 – 212,181 miles
  • 2023 – 197,317 miles
  • 2022 – 183,301 miles
  • 2021 – 168,714 miles
  • 2020 – 155,150 miles
  • 2019 – 144,998 miles
  • 2018 – 128,647 miles
  • 2017 – 113,655 miles
  • 2016 – 103,845 miles
  • 2015 – 103,517 miles
  • 2014 – 84,665 miles
  • 2013 – 72,024 miles
  • 2012 – 66,921 miles
  • 2011 – 66,664 miles
  • 2010 – 52,561 miles
  • 2009 – 38,504 miles
  • 2008 – 24,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,349 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGERecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySILL KIT FITTEDRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 tyre outer edge worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine damp with oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre Edges Slightly Worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,349 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    223,349 miles
    Test number
    111633179637
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySILL KIT FITTED

  2. Fail223,343 miles (+11,162)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,343 miles
    Test number
    500140419118
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySILL KIT FITTED

  3. Pass212,181 miles (+14,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    212,181 miles
    Test number
    362895996782
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT
    • AdvisorySILL KIT FITTED

  4. Pass197,317 miles (+14,016)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    197,317 miles
    Test number
    766681071077
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine damp with oil
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer edge worn

  5. Pass183,301 miles (+14,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    183,301 miles
    Test number
    404605777631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine damp with oil

  6. Pass168,714 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,714 miles
    Test number
    277183055806
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
    • AdvisoryEngine And Gearbox Damp With Oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Edges Slightly Worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Slightly Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering Arm Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Inner Edge Slightly Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Worn

  7. Fail168,707 miles (+13,557)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,707 miles
    Test number
    797325865163
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished
    • AdvisoryEngine And Gearbox Damp With Oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Edges Slightly Worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Slightly Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering Arm Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Inner Edge Slightly Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Worn

  8. Pass155,150 miles (+10,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,150 miles
    Test number
    679315124426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge

  9. Pass144,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,998 miles
    Test number
    528502601100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covr fitted

  10. Fail144,996 miles (+16,349)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,996 miles
    Test number
    470502199469
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covr fitted

  11. Pass128,647 miles (+14,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    128,647 miles
    Test number
    143928731811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer c/v boot perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel smell under bonnet

  12. Pass113,655 miles (+9,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    486220226561
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass103,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,845 miles
    Test number
    493816492703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipes corroding

  14. Fail103,845 miles (+328)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,845 miles
    Test number
    881419855878
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight possibly offside lower balljoint (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass103,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,517 miles
    Test number
    214200503492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,517 miles (+18,852)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,517 miles
    Test number
    864706767315
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Fail84,665 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,665 miles
    Test number
    206577614280
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteParking brake effort slightly low

  18. Pass84,665 miles (+12,641)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,665 miles
    Test number
    385367414467
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteParking brake effort slightly low

  19. Pass72,024 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    117618353096
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail71,992 miles (+5,071)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    289363553099
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass66,921 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    156735942079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,664 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    496595111478
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass66,664 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    998385911377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,508 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,508 miles
    Test number
    196227731103
    • NoteEngine / gearbox under tray oily, play in o/s and n/s front suspension lower ball joints, tyre tread depths; both front 8.0mm, n/s/r 7mm, o/s/r 6.5mm, 275/55/17 109v
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass taped into position, o/s/f sidelight light bulb dull, front brake pads appear very low,

  25. Fail62,508 miles (+9,947)2 dangerous4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,508 miles
    Test number
    586461931102
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine / gearbox under tray oily, play in o/s and n/s front suspension lower ball joints, tyre tread depths; both front 8.0mm, n/s/r 7mm, o/s/r 6.5mm, 275/55/17 109v
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass taped into position, centre rear high level light not working / not fitted, o/s/f sidelight bulb dull, front brake pads appear very low,

  26. Pass52,561 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    423372530128
    • NoteN/s rearmost seat not fitted at time of test, n/s rearmost seat belt webbing jammed, n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted, n/s/f fog lamp loose,
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s front lower ball joints, rear brake pads very low, tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 8.0mm, 275/55/17 109v

  27. Fail52,561 miles (+14,057)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    601252630115
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s rearmost seat not fitted at time of test, n/s rearmost seat belt webbing jammed, n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted, n/s/f fog lamp loose,
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s front lower ball joints, rear brake pads very low, tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 8.0mm, 275/55/17 109v

  28. Fail38,504 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,504 miles
    Test number
    751695509126
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass38,504 miles (+13,834)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,504 miles
    Test number
    844575509162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Fail24,670 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    122377008484
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  31. Pass24,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    274177208080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 PPS

Does S44 PPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 PPS is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 PPS?
The MOT on S44 PPS is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 PPS done?
S44 PPS was recorded at 223,349 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 11,045 miles a year.
Has S44 PPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 PPS has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 PPS 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 S44 PPS find?
S44 PPS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: n/s/f tyre worn inner edge; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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