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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

S9 ABVMOT history

S9 ABV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 17 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

S9 ABV black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,822 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 ABV was last recorded at 127,822 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 10,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,300 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,522 miles
Average per year
6,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,822 miles
  • 2025 – 117,300 miles
  • 2024 – 113,178 miles
  • 2023 – 108,447 miles
  • 2022 – 103,289 miles
  • 2021 – 98,212 miles
  • 2020 – 91,913 miles
  • 2019 – 86,546 miles
  • 2018 – 77,799 miles
  • 2016 – 66,183 miles
  • 2015 – 59,046 miles
  • 2014 – 48,568 miles
  • 2013 – 40,340 miles
  • 2012 – 32,876 miles
  • 2011 – 26,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,822 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall and off side rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing slight lumpy

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,822 miles (+10,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,822 miles
    Test number
    458271562378
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall and off side rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing slight lumpy

  2. Pass117,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    656538479272
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail117,300 miles (+4,122)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    563866202925
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass113,178 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,178 miles
    Test number
    973943639630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,447 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,447 miles
    Test number
    341529186458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,289 miles
    Test number
    962762736945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,289 miles (+5,077)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,289 miles
    Test number
    397834407281
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts inner side wall and bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords and bald on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass98,212 miles (+6,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,212 miles
    Test number
    613178994507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,913 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    398283384479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,546 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    838715819824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,799 miles
    Test number
    687911104209
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail77,799 miles (+11,616)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,799 miles
    Test number
    154699685177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass66,183 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,183 miles
    Test number
    588271693708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,046 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,046 miles
    Test number
    757551925262
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  15. Fail59,035 miles (+10,467)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    723729196491
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  16. Pass48,568 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    407228184260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,540 miles (+8,200)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    647545654237
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,340 miles (+7,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    238569043273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,876 miles (+6,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,876 miles
    Test number
    567852652235
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin - replacement required soon.

  20. Pass26,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,789 miles
    Test number
    677852651263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S9 ABV

Does S9 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 ABV is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 ABV?
The MOT on S9 ABV is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 ABV done?
S9 ABV was recorded at 127,822 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,770 miles a year.
Has S9 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 ABV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 ABV 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 S9 ABV find?
S9 ABV passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears greased; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall and off side rear tyre; nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing slight lumpy.

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