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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T216 RKSMOT history

T216 RKS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 211,213 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
211,213 km
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,142 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T216 RKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T216 RKS was last recorded at 211,213 km on 16 Oct 2025, 3,595 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,618 km · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,595 km
Average per year
6,142 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,213 km
  • 2024 – 207,618 km
  • 2023 – 201,870 km
  • 2022 – 199,526 km
  • 2021 – 193,780 km
  • 2020 – 190,832 km
  • 2017 – 164,576 km
  • 2016 – 158,894 km
  • 2015 – 154,602 km
  • 2014 – 143,428 km
  • 2013 – 133,613 km
  • 2012 – 125,413 km
  • 2011 – 122,048 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail211,213 km
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank empty - topped up
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration lamp bulb inop
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2017

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/65/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail211,213 km (+3,595)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,213 km
    Test number
    752556469878
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant expansion tank empty - topped up
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration lamp bulb inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass207,618 km (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    207,618 km
    Test number
    128275580198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront reg damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reg bulb inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Indicator bulb discolouring
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroding

  3. Fail207,596 km (+5,726)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,596 km
    Test number
    285565021345
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass201,870 km (+2,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    201,870 km
    Test number
    538270584897
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass199,526 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    199,526 km
    Test number
    407110029004
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth mirrors not locking

  6. Fail199,526 km (+5,746)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,526 km
    Test number
    447917988384
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth mirrors not locking

  7. Pass193,780 km (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    193,780 km
    Test number
    716184466038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail193,759 km (+2,927)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,759 km
    Test number
    738455951683
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass190,832 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    190,832 km
    Test number
    208895306234
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to get low on tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront break pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear seats child seats
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  10. Fail190,832 km1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,832 km
    Test number
    283398291605
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to get low on tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront break pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear seats child seats
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  11. Pass186,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    186,469 miles
    Test number
    425943623280
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop

  12. Fail186,469 miles (+13,011)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,469 miles
    Test number
    673045811557
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop

  13. Pass173,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    173,458 miles
    Test number
    435599008322
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail173,458 miles6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,458 miles
    Test number
    870989132144
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass164,576 km (+134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    164,576 km
    Test number
    240721179605
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail164,442 km (+5,548)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,442 km
    Test number
    796959132373
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass158,894 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,894 km
    Test number
    580571835068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail158,894 km (+4,292)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,894 km
    Test number
    320279550364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass154,602 km (+11,174)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    154,602 km
    Test number
    105565175427
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass143,428 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,428 km
    Test number
    746393874025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    927748473078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail133,613 km (+8,200)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,613 km
    Test number
    685874173016
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass125,413 km (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,413 km
    Test number
    765456192094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,048 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,048 km
    Test number
    316193401174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail122,048 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,048 km
    Test number
    606031101129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T216 RKS

Does T216 RKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T216 RKS expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T216 RKS?
The MOT on T216 RKS expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T216 RKS done?
T216 RKS was recorded at 211,213 km at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 6,142 km a year.
Has T216 RKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T216 RKS has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T216 RKS 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 T216 RKS find?
T216 RKS failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 8 major defects and 8 advisories: front registration plate inscription illegible; front windscreen washer not working; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 13 more.

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