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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

S6 DPBMOT history

S6 DPB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

S6 DPB silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,877 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 DPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 DPB was last recorded at 116,877 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 2,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,299 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,578 miles
Average per year
3,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,877 miles
  • 2025 – 114,299 miles
  • 2024 – 110,862 miles
  • 2023 – 105,952 miles
  • 2022 – 102,265 miles
  • 2021 – 97,059 miles
  • 2020 – 96,127 miles
  • 2019 – 96,111 miles
  • 2018 – 94,565 miles
  • 2017 – 93,108 miles
  • 2016 – 90,934 miles
  • 2015 – 89,593 miles
  • 2014 – 87,536 miles
  • 2013 – 85,895 miles
  • 2012 – 81,621 miles
  • 2011 – 78,927 miles
  • 2010 – 75,218 miles
  • 2009 – 70,364 miles
  • 2008 – 64,428 miles
  • 2006 – 49,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,877 miles
    Test number
    789432651731
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,877 miles (+2,578)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,877 miles
    Test number
    392299387967
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,299 miles
    Test number
    790210587870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,299 miles (+3,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,299 miles
    Test number
    869499831175
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,862 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    578901453998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    940401806628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,952 miles (+3,687)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,952 miles
    Test number
    593725094893
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,265 miles (+5,206)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    687505277067
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass97,059 miles (+932)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,059 miles
    Test number
    678118449138
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake on min mot requirements
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass96,127 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,127 miles
    Test number
    710363523895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,111 miles (+1,546)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,111 miles
    Test number
    959516227507
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass94,565 miles (+1,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    145041132559
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion through out vehicle

  13. Pass93,108 miles (+2,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    855231015688
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass90,934 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,934 miles
    Test number
    739539024732
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass89,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,593 miles
    Test number
    463135137560
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded many (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail89,593 miles (+2,057)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,593 miles
    Test number
    840861262357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded many (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass87,536 miles (+1,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    746726724308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass85,895 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,895 miles
    Test number
    868763313326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail85,877 miles (+4,256)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,877 miles
    Test number
    385565483427
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass81,621 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,621 miles
    Test number
    247886122169
    • NoteAdvise:small cut in tyre tread near inner sidewall but not to cords.

  21. Fail81,586 miles (+2,659)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    267179512446
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAdvise:small cut in tyre tread near inner sidewall but not to cords.

  22. Pass78,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,927 miles
    Test number
    488327911166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,927 miles (+3,709)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,927 miles
    Test number
    246157511123
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass75,218 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    222729370040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail75,195 miles (+4,831)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,195 miles
    Test number
    973422070033
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass70,364 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    973184859031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,428 miles (+15,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    322511808109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass49,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    404753096002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,140 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    880523296001
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Questions about S6 DPB

Does S6 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 DPB is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 DPB?
The MOT on S6 DPB is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 DPB done?
S6 DPB was recorded at 116,877 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
Has S6 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 DPB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 DPB 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 S6 DPB find?
S6 DPB passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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