Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc
S9 RHLMOT history
S9 RHL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 5 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,513 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 159,513 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,545 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 RHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 5 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 RHL was last recorded at 159,513 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 5,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,196 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,317 miles
- Average per year
- 5,545 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,513 miles
- 2025 – 154,196 miles
- 2024 – 152,428 miles
- 2023 – 149,549 miles
- 2022 – 146,216 miles
- 2021 – 139,867 miles
- 2020 – 134,254 miles
- 2019 – 127,387 miles
- 2018 – 120,077 miles
- 2017 – 113,226 miles
- 2016 – 108,275 miles
- 2015 – 102,961 miles
- 2014 – 96,877 miles
- 2013 – 90,696 miles
- 2012 – 84,098 miles
- 2011 – 78,167 miles
- 2010 – 73,045 miles
- 2009 – 66,714 miles
- 2008 – 61,393 miles
- 2007 – 54,613 miles
- 2006 – 48,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,513 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,513 miles (+5,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 159,513 miles
- Test number
- 907146881039
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,196 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 154,196 miles
- Test number
- 892591639361
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock lower rubber gaiter deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective low pressure
Fail154,196 miles (+1,768)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,196 miles
- Test number
- 243595700520
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock lower rubber gaiter deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective low pressure
Pass152,428 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 152,428 miles
- Test number
- 869675046320
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail152,428 miles (+2,879)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,428 miles
- Test number
- 635668760500
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new clip fitted (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass149,549 miles (+3,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 149,549 miles
- Test number
- 359277213690
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass146,216 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 146,216 miles
- Test number
- 595574809802
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail146,209 miles (+6,342)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,209 miles
- Test number
- 976649397455
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,867 miles (+5,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 139,867 miles
- Test number
- 872000765092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,254 miles (+6,867)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 134,254 miles
- Test number
- 460411367574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,387 miles (+7,310)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 127,387 miles
- Test number
- 652912973451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort slightly low
- AdvisoryOffside mirror slightly deteriorated
Pass120,077 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 120,077 miles
- Test number
- 793531505257
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low but overall effort met mot requirements
- AdvisoryOffside front brake slight bind
- AdvisoryOffside mirror deterioated
Fail120,077 miles (+6,851)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,077 miles
- Test number
- 633248169514
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low but overall effort met mot requirements
- AdvisoryOffside front brake slight bind
- AdvisoryOffside mirror deterioated
Pass113,226 miles (+22)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 113,226 miles
- Test number
- 441407809076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low overall effort just met mot requirements
Fail113,204 miles (+4,929)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,204 miles
- Test number
- 834803886972
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low overall effort just met mot requirements
Pass108,275 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 108,275 miles
- Test number
- 408105513281
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail108,275 miles (+5,314)4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,275 miles
- Test number
- 724632275462
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,961 miles (+6,084)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 102,961 miles
- Test number
- 288928275171
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass96,877 miles (+6,181)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 96,877 miles
- Test number
- 318939474174
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass90,696 miles (+6,598)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 90,696 miles
- Test number
- 579610883126
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth front tyres worn
Pass84,098 miles (+5,931)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 84,098 miles
- Test number
- 396005872176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,167 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,167 miles
- Test number
- 619759361191
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass78,167 miles (+5,122)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 78,167 miles
- Test number
- 826799461178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,045 miles (+6,331)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 73,045 miles
- Test number
- 922527270198
- NoteAdvise rear differential oil seals leaking
Pass66,714 miles (+5,321)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 66,714 miles
- Test number
- 270323979464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,393 miles (+6,780)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 61,393 miles
- Test number
- 714103278193
- DangerousOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass54,613 miles (+6,484)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 54,613 miles
- Test number
- 970484577126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 48,129 miles
- Test number
- 201156156111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S9 RHL
- Does S9 RHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 RHL is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S9 RHL?
- The MOT on S9 RHL is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S9 RHL done?
- S9 RHL was recorded at 159,513 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,545 miles a year.
- Has S9 RHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 RHL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S9 RHL 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 RHL find?
- S9 RHL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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