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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

S88 SDJMOT history

S88 SDJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 8 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S88 SDJ blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,552 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 SDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 SDJ was last recorded at 116,552 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,552 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,552 miles
  • 2025 – 102,443 miles
  • 2024 – 101,963 miles
  • 2023 – 101,325 miles
  • 2022 – 98,905 miles
  • 2021 – 96,265 miles
  • 2020 – 94,049 miles
  • 2019 – 91,197 miles
  • 2018 – 86,214 miles
  • 2017 – 80,510 miles
  • 2016 – 75,891 miles
  • 2015 – 69,617 miles
  • 2014 – 64,629 miles
  • 2013 – 60,208 miles
  • 2012 – 54,289 miles
  • 2011 – 49,268 miles
  • 2010 – 42,853 miles
  • 2009 – 37,283 miles
  • 2008 – 30,087 miles
  • 2007 – 21,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,552 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,552 miles
    Test number
    345094235797
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail116,552 miles (+14,109)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,552 miles
    Test number
    358416000157
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass102,443 miles (+480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,443 miles
    Test number
    102438567639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass101,963 miles (+638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,963 miles
    Test number
    390666072962
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass101,325 miles (+2,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,325 miles
    Test number
    420363092216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass98,905 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,905 miles
    Test number
    862123620761
    • AdvisoryOffside front mirror discoloured
  7. Pass96,265 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,265 miles
    Test number
    801328406152
    • AdvisoryOffside front mirror discoloured/worn
  8. Pass94,049 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,049 miles
    Test number
    195094235109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,197 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,197 miles
    Test number
    729781789473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,214 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,214 miles
    Test number
    616285906308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    710971082324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,510 miles (+4,619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    478277693539
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass75,891 miles (+6,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,891 miles
    Test number
    179707483714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  14. Pass69,617 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,617 miles
    Test number
    873575272280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,629 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,629 miles
    Test number
    378652454268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,028 miles (+3,820)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,028 miles
    Test number
    876401454274
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass60,208 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,208 miles
    Test number
    717673753293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,289 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,289 miles
    Test number
    206374952268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,268 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,268 miles
    Test number
    987168751235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,229 miles (+6,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,229 miles
    Test number
    377575551292
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass42,853 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    162483350260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,283 miles (+7,196)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,283 miles
    Test number
    313398959482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,087 miles (+8,965)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,087 miles
    Test number
    772090888272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,122 miles
    Test number
    900562867203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S88 SDJ

Does S88 SDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 SDJ is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 SDJ?
The MOT on S88 SDJ is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 SDJ done?
S88 SDJ was recorded at 116,552 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,014 miles a year.
Has S88 SDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 SDJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 SDJ 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 S88 SDJ find?
S88 SDJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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