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Mercedes-Benz ML

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T717 SARMOT history

T717 SAR is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 131,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,731 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T717 SAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T717 SAR was last recorded at 131,731 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,725 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,731 miles
  • 2024 – 131,031 miles
  • 2023 – 129,317 miles
  • 2022 – 126,823 miles
  • 2021 – 124,531 miles
  • 2020 – 122,004 miles
  • 2019 – 118,916 miles
  • 2018 – 114,932 miles
  • 2017 – 110,989 miles
  • 2016 – 106,501 miles
  • 2015 – 101,323 miles
  • 2014 – 96,100 miles
  • 2013 – 87,847 miles
  • 2012 – 82,374 miles
  • 2011 – 77,011 miles
  • 2010 – 71,986 miles
  • 2009 – 63,841 miles
  • 2008 – 56,783 miles
  • 2007 – 50,701 miles
  • 2006 – 44,876 miles
  • 2005 – 38,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,731 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,731 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,731 miles
    Test number
    580367698860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,725 miles (+694)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,725 miles
    Test number
    991628286652
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,031 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,031 miles
    Test number
    148892554741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil -leaks

  4. Fail131,030 miles (+1,713)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,030 miles
    Test number
    584421592750
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil -leaks

  5. Pass129,317 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,317 miles
    Test number
    336493268260
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis members corroded

  6. Fail129,317 miles (+2,494)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,317 miles
    Test number
    357536229679
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis members corroded

  7. Pass126,823 miles (+2,292)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    724257197770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe surface corroded over cross -- member (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryO/side front road wheel rim slight damage

  8. Pass124,531 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,531 miles
    Test number
    861077747937
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low/age cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and across offside rear/upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,529 miles (+2,525)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,529 miles
    Test number
    855444634588
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lens faded/no aim or focus (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low/age cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and across offside rear/upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,004 miles (+3,088)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,004 miles
    Test number
    770913506978
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S + N/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AGED AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + CENTER REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass118,916 miles (+3,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,916 miles
    Test number
    606204565891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass114,932 miles (+3,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,932 miles
    Test number
    697631184052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass110,989 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,989 miles
    Test number
    255638716720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail110,967 miles (+4,466)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,967 miles
    Test number
    942679246940
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm lowest points, punctured inner edge (repairable position) and perished through tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm lowest points, punctured inner edge (non -repairable position) and perished through tread (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,501 miles (+5,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    474394439584
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES - ESPECIALLY AT NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL MINIMUM OF 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass101,323 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,323 miles
    Test number
    504473484182
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rattles (suspected cat broken up)

  17. Fail101,310 miles (+5,210)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,310 miles
    Test number
    865972715585
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass96,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,100 miles
    Test number
    588874084242
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail96,100 miles (+8,253)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,100 miles
    Test number
    156274484236
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass87,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,847 miles
    Test number
    245140973405
    • 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)

  21. Fail87,847 miles (+5,473)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,847 miles
    Test number
    735290673136
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  22. Pass82,374 miles (+5,363)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    206677072427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass77,011 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    429287461128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,986 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    100340990178
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass71,986 miles (+8,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    271150590437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass63,841 miles (+7,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,841 miles
    Test number
    191828169148
    • 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)

  27. Pass56,783 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    541408478108
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has slight lump in tyre wall next to puncture repair.

  28. Fail56,782 miles (+6,081)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    543567278197
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has slight lump in tyre wall next to puncture repair.

  29. Pass50,701 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,701 miles
    Test number
    294128877440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,876 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,876 miles
    Test number
    414528476106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    38,071 miles
    Test number
    454089565118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T717 SAR

Does T717 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T717 SAR is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T717 SAR?
The MOT on T717 SAR is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T717 SAR done?
T717 SAR was recorded at 131,731 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has T717 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T717 SAR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T717 SAR 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 T717 SAR find?
T717 SAR passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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