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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

SDK 1MOT history

SDK 1 is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

SDK 1 blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,834 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDK 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDK 1 was last recorded at 136,834 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,383 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,451 miles
Average per year
6,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,834 miles
  • 2024 – 132,383 miles
  • 2023 – 127,375 miles
  • 2022 – 121,713 miles
  • 2021 – 118,193 miles
  • 2020 – 115,002 miles
  • 2019 – 110,490 miles
  • 2018 – 107,247 miles
  • 2017 – 100,059 miles
  • 2016 – 92,151 miles
  • 2015 – 82,992 miles
  • 2014 – 73,104 miles
  • 2013 – 64,403 miles
  • 2012 – 55,818 miles
  • 2011 – 46,814 miles
  • 2010 – 38,317 miles
  • 2009 – 28,894 miles
  • 2008 – 22,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,834 miles
  • AdvisoryFront d bushes worn
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear d bushes worn

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,834 miles (+4,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,834 miles
    Test number
    307417482033
    • AdvisoryFront d bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear d bushes worn

  2. Pass132,383 miles (+5,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,383 miles
    Test number
    290965196920
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,375 miles (+5,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,375 miles
    Test number
    654991241579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,713 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,713 miles
    Test number
    729370598644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,193 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,193 miles
    Test number
    596693686572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    719616452593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,002 miles (+4,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    824058496033
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,490 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,490 miles
    Test number
    256480103399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,247 miles
    Test number
    371148465403
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside front brake hose support grommets need refiting to prevent damage to hose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail107,247 miles (+7,188)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,247 miles
    Test number
    779517614227
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside front brake hose support grommets need refiting to prevent damage to hose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass100,059 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    508249730217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail99,950 miles (+7,799)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,950 miles
    Test number
    628151621840
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front transverse (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass92,151 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,151 miles
    Test number
    799433719893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,991 miles (+8,999)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,991 miles
    Test number
    453076922684
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass82,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    157343585452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,992 miles (+9,888)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    515412285083
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass73,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    445280584019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,104 miles (+8,701)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    685101974036
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass64,403 miles (+8,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,403 miles
    Test number
    365335563018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    965618862063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail55,818 miles (+9,004)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    575321262090
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,814 miles
    Test number
    307056451016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,814 miles (+8,497)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,814 miles
    Test number
    636653951093
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass38,317 miles (+9,423)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,317 miles
    Test number
    954401560062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,894 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    921574589066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,702 miles
    Test number
    222847598133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SDK 1

What vehicle is registration SDK 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDK 1 on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Jul 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SDK 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDK 1 is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SDK 1?
The MOT on SDK 1 is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SDK 1 done?
SDK 1 was recorded at 136,834 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,560 miles a year.
Has SDK 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SDK 1 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on SDK 1 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 SDK 1 find?
SDK 1 passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front d bushes worn; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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