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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S720 SLBMOT history

S720 SLB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 8 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
137,735 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S720 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S720 SLB was last recorded at 137,735 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 1,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,705 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,030 miles
Average per year
5,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,735 miles
  • 2022 – 136,705 miles
  • 2021 – 136,689 miles
  • 2020 – 135,087 miles
  • 2019 – 132,339 miles
  • 2018 – 130,014 miles
  • 2017 – 125,690 miles
  • 2016 – 124,728 miles
  • 2015 – 121,481 miles
  • 2013 – 115,812 miles
  • 2012 – 105,536 miles
  • 2011 – 97,000 miles
  • 2010 – 87,220 miles
  • 2009 – 78,036 miles
  • 2007 – 57,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,735 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine has a n oil leak

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.

  • Advise engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,735 miles (+1,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,735 miles
    Test number
    378554695565
    • AdvisoryEngine has a n oil leak

  2. Pass136,705 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,705 miles
    Test number
    726577450713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,689 miles (+1,602)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,689 miles
    Test number
    147873087771
    • DangerousSerious oil leak from engine
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,087 miles (+2,748)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,087 miles
    Test number
    367438564633
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,339 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,339 miles
    Test number
    467075083877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,336 miles (+2,322)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,336 miles
    Test number
    167138916109
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass130,014 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    130,014 miles
    Test number
    584196967348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,690 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,690 miles
    Test number
    224050880430
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leak

  9. Fail125,687 miles (+959)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,687 miles
    Test number
    279924115556
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leak

  10. Pass124,728 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,728 miles
    Test number
    927259306238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,481 miles (+5,669)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,481 miles
    Test number
    818330225015
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass115,812 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    115,812 miles
    Test number
    438987953398
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail115,807 miles (+10,271)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,807 miles
    Test number
    567505153351
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass105,536 miles (+8,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,536 miles
    Test number
    656090602363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass97,000 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,000 miles
    Test number
    205450181240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,935 miles (+9,715)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,935 miles
    Test number
    818968471255
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass87,220 miles (+9,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    661989370274
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass78,036 miles (+20,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,036 miles
    Test number
    412718979297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    413569567051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S720 SLB

Does S720 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S720 SLB expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S720 SLB?
The MOT on S720 SLB expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S720 SLB done?
S720 SLB was recorded at 137,735 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 5,032 miles a year.
Has S720 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S720 SLB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S720 SLB 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 S720 SLB find?
S720 SLB passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: engine has a n oil leak.

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