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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

S796 ETVMOT history

S796 ETV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,882 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 ETV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 ETV was last recorded at 124,882 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,930 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,882 miles
  • 2025 – 123,930 miles
  • 2024 – 122,788 miles
  • 2023 – 122,005 miles
  • 2022 – 120,843 miles
  • 2021 – 119,872 miles
  • 2020 – 119,035 miles
  • 2019 – 116,663 miles
  • 2017 – 114,693 miles
  • 2016 – 110,710 miles
  • 2014 – 103,918 miles
  • 2013 – 99,010 miles
  • 2012 – 95,119 miles
  • 2011 – 91,644 miles
  • 2010 – 88,381 miles
  • 2009 – 84,522 miles
  • 2008 – 79,929 miles
  • 2007 – 74,658 miles
  • 2006 – 66,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,882 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gator slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and wheel arches corroded

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 Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,882 miles (+952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,882 miles
    Test number
    702291257566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gator slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass123,930 miles (+1,142)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,930 miles
    Test number
    980128115081
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and suspension components badly corroded

  3. Pass122,788 miles (+783)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,788 miles
    Test number
    178408620790
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  4. Pass122,005 miles (+1,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,005 miles
    Test number
    111332391828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,843 miles (+971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,843 miles
    Test number
    505978752811
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,872 miles (+15)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,872 miles
    Test number
    678386246558
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail119,857 miles (+822)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    946576756955
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass119,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,035 miles
    Test number
    527768339297
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,035 miles (+2,372)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,035 miles
    Test number
    968537405133
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,663 miles (+1,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,663 miles
    Test number
    800905335333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass114,693 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    102980812027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,776 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,776 miles
    Test number
    297856829327
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner steering arms have slight play in the joints
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes to rack corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside chassis and components showing corrosion

  13. Fail112,776 miles (+2,066)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,776 miles
    Test number
    606024396433
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted broken (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner steering arms have slight play in the joints
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes to rack corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside chassis and components showing corrosion

  14. Pass110,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    539975422617
    • AdvisoryUnderside and chassis showing signs of corrosion

  15. Fail110,710 miles (+6,792)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    258941638035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnderside and chassis showing signs of corrosion

  16. Pass103,918 miles (+4,908)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    196906784051
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper split

  17. Pass99,010 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,010 miles
    Test number
    226318873082
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail99,003 miles (+3,884)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    268702673049
    • FailureOffside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass95,119 miles (+3,475)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    115815962455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroding

  20. Pass91,644 miles (+3,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    185490761096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass88,381 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,381 miles
    Test number
    431319780075
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail88,353 miles (+3,831)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,353 miles
    Test number
    954118560003
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteScrew in n/s/r tyre

  23. Pass84,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,522 miles
    Test number
    173234769444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,522 miles (+4,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,522 miles
    Test number
    332193469033
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  25. Pass79,929 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    182724268497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,658 miles (+8,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,658 miles
    Test number
    342394167009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass66,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    840014506006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 ETV

Does S796 ETV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 ETV is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S796 ETV?
The MOT on S796 ETV is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S796 ETV done?
S796 ETV was recorded at 124,882 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has S796 ETV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 ETV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S796 ETV 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 S796 ETV find?
S796 ETV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front outer cv gator slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; underside of vehicle and wheel arches corroded.

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