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Mercedes-Benz ML

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S47 OFRMOT history

S47 OFR is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,461 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 OFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 OFR was last recorded at 101,461 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,459 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,461 miles
  • 2025 – 97,800 miles
  • 2024 – 95,240 miles
  • 2023 – 91,330 miles
  • 2022 – 84,274 miles
  • 2021 – 75,114 miles
  • 2018 – 74,709 miles
  • 2017 – 73,731 miles
  • 2016 – 72,885 miles
  • 2015 – 71,805 miles
  • 2013 – 70,316 miles
  • 2012 – 68,769 miles
  • 2010 – 68,178 miles
  • 2009 – 67,635 miles
  • 2008 – 66,821 miles
  • 2006 – 65,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,461 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,461 miles
    Test number
    713018692823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,459 miles (+3,659)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    947000633314
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,800 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    968239210552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail97,762 miles (+2,522)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    613678595958
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,240 miles (+3,910)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    773500284143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass91,330 miles (+7,056)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,330 miles
    Test number
    859593421415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,274 miles
    Test number
    869734523647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,274 miles (+9,160)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,274 miles
    Test number
    459952846987
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,114 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,114 miles
    Test number
    984280551965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,709 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    756190286138
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass73,731 miles (+846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,731 miles
    Test number
    822608791047
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass72,885 miles (+1,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,885 miles
    Test number
    919321370724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass71,805 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    494282138337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,316 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    218734103272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,769 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    327506082030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,178 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,178 miles
    Test number
    173152330209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,635 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    433427929261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,821 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,821 miles
    Test number
    552364648175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    734633536349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S47 OFR

Does S47 OFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 OFR is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S47 OFR?
The MOT on S47 OFR is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S47 OFR done?
S47 OFR was recorded at 101,461 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,884 miles a year.
Has S47 OFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 OFR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S47 OFR 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 S47 OFR find?
S47 OFR passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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