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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

S8 RMAMOT history

S8 RMA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 10 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

S8 RMA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,750 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 RMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 RMA was last recorded at 165,750 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2018: 17,910 miles, lower than 51,494 miles on 6 Jan 2018.
  • 26 Jun 2026: 165,740 miles, lower than 247,905 miles on 22 Apr 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,747 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
12,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,750 miles
  • 2025 – 247,905 miles
  • 2024 – 216,625 miles
  • 2023 – 189,176 miles
  • 2022 – 161,167 miles
  • 2021 – 138,424 miles
  • 2019 – 76,599 miles
  • 2018 – 60,831 miles
  • 2017 – 40,750 miles
  • 2016 – 29,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,750 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Small chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,750 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,750 miles
    Test number
    798571299050
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail165,747 miles (+7)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,747 miles
    Test number
    400850800180
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail165,740 miles (-82,165)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,740 miles
    Test number
    823225571852
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner Light Cluster 1x Led Inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Light Cluster Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass247,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    247,905 miles
    Test number
    365442998875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail247,902 miles (+31,277)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,902 miles
    Test number
    693578305763
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass216,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    216,625 miles
    Test number
    781534280075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail216,625 miles (+27,449)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,625 miles
    Test number
    131288299968
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass189,176 miles (+28,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,176 miles
    Test number
    697751244102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass161,167 miles (+22,743)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,167 miles
    Test number
    913166669359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  10. Pass138,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,424 miles
    Test number
    655775934379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  11. Fail138,424 km1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,424 km
    Test number
    403406236590
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  12. Pass76,599 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    878199647294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail76,598 miles (+146)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,598 miles
    Test number
    723410120941
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail76,452 miles (+15,621)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,452 miles
    Test number
    329986007262
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  15. Pass60,831 miles (+42,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,831 miles
    Test number
    714346777349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,910 miles (-33,584)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,910 miles
    Test number
    498899061095
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  17. Pass51,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,494 miles
    Test number
    485503335693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,494 miles (+10,744)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,494 miles
    Test number
    863444716647
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass40,750 miles (+10,804)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    325608226044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,946 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    972354696568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted at rear
    • AdvisoryTyre sidewalls scuffed

Questions about S8 RMA

Does S8 RMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 RMA is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 RMA?
The MOT on S8 RMA is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 RMA done?
S8 RMA was recorded at 165,750 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 12,938 miles a year.
Has S8 RMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 RMA has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 RMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 RMA find?
S8 RMA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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