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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

S70 CEDMOT history

S70 CED is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 248,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2022.

S70 CED silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
248,654 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 CED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 CED was last recorded at 248,654 miles on 29 Aug 2022, 7,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,971 miles · 23 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,683 miles
Average per year
12,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 248,654 miles
  • 2021 – 240,971 miles
  • 2020 – 222,271 miles
  • 2019 – 193,047 miles
  • 2018 – 160,503 miles
  • 2017 – 129,284 miles
  • 2016 – 120,160 miles
  • 2015 – 104,880 miles
  • 2014 – 84,874 miles
  • 2013 – 76,673 miles
  • 2011 – 67,020 miles
  • 2010 – 58,817 miles
  • 2009 – 55,573 miles
  • 2007 – 46,293 miles
  • 2006 – 38,118 miles
  • 2005 – 31,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,654 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Bonnet wont stay open rams worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Hub caps fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,654 miles (+7,683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    248,654 miles
    Test number
    188848760190
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass240,971 miles (+18,700)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    240,971 miles
    Test number
    249649402303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes along N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and Outer mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass222,271 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    222,271 miles
    Test number
    407833445785
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack mounts worn
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail222,271 miles (+29,224)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,271 miles
    Test number
    706775684596
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack mounts worn
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,047 miles (+32,544)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    193,047 miles
    Test number
    907254685529
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass160,503 miles (+31,219)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    160,503 miles
    Test number
    854528287809
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lower inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lower inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts oil contaminated with slight play

  7. Pass129,284 miles (+9,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,284 miles
    Test number
    155246481349
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear ball joints

  8. Pass120,160 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    222296673326
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBonnet wont stay open rams worn
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f/ tyre has cuts on outer wall
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Fail120,160 miles (+15,280)8 failures1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    661867683144
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f ends worn (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBonnet wont stay open rams worn
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f/ tyre has cuts on outer wall
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass104,880 miles (+20,006)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    657719035261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    697366824227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,874 miles (+8,201)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    929566424225
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass76,673 miles (+5,221)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    308350053252
    • NoteDamage to osf tyre
    • NoteHeavy engine oil leak
    • NoteNs windscreen washer weak
    • NoteOsr light unit loose
    • NotePlay in front drop link bushes

  14. Pass71,452 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,452 miles
    Test number
    135609413051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,410 miles (+4,390)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,410 miles
    Test number
    536188613065
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass67,020 miles (+3,222)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,020 miles
    Test number
    588047951348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s mirror casing missing no sharp corners

  17. Fail63,798 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    147661481013
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged/no sharp edges

  18. Pass63,798 miles (+4,981)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    597701581054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged/no sharp edges

  19. Pass58,817 miles (+3,244)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    500609670083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s door mirror in poor condition

  20. Pass55,573 miles (+9,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,573 miles
    Test number
    940383669099
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass46,293 miles (+8,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    380532687457
    • NoteO/s washer jet not working

  22. Pass38,118 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,118 miles
    Test number
    284381796246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,089 miles (+6,315)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,089 miles
    Test number
    300507286272
    • DangerousOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

  24. Pass31,774 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,774 miles
    Test number
    703158375216
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Questions about S70 CED

Does S70 CED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 CED expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 CED?
The MOT on S70 CED expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 CED done?
S70 CED was recorded at 248,654 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2022, an average of 12,835 miles a year.
Has S70 CED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 CED has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S70 CED 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 S70 CED find?
S70 CED passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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