Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc
V18 SLPMOT history
V18 SLP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 107,384 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,893 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 SLP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 SLP was last recorded at 107,384 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,475 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,909 miles
- Average per year
- 3,893 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,384 miles
- 2025 – 104,475 miles
- 2024 – 100,869 miles
- 2023 – 98,901 miles
- 2022 – 97,324 miles
- 2021 – 92,648 miles
- 2020 – 90,347 miles
- 2019 – 86,767 miles
- 2018 – 83,236 miles
- 2017 – 75,838 miles
- 2015 – 67,744 miles
- 2014 – 59,004 miles
- 2013 – 53,662 miles
- 2012 – 50,838 miles
- 2011 – 47,487 miles
- 2009 – 41,870 miles
- 2008 – 39,809 miles
- 2007 – 35,489 miles
- 2006 – 27,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,384 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,384 miles (+2,909)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 107,384 miles
- Test number
- 329451550130
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,475 miles (+3,606)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 104,475 miles
- Test number
- 737818568845
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,869 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 100,869 miles
- Test number
- 885102272568
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail100,867 miles (+1,966)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,867 miles
- Test number
- 709592889898
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass98,901 miles (+1,577)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 98,901 miles
- Test number
- 726032808233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,324 miles (+4,676)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 97,324 miles
- Test number
- 274935686992
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,648 miles (+2,301)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 92,648 miles
- Test number
- 310926383085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,347 miles (+3,580)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 90,347 miles
- Test number
- 752966947711
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,767 miles (+3,531)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 86,767 miles
- Test number
- 968112956847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,236 miles (+2,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 83,236 miles
- Test number
- 848909969086
- 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 n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,906 miles (+5,068)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 80,906 miles
- Test number
- 544631043329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,838 miles (+8,094)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 75,838 miles
- Test number
- 879304160521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 67,744 miles
- Test number
- 170066060059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,744 miles (+8,740)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,744 miles
- Test number
- 166992895199
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass59,004 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 59,004 miles
- Test number
- 129510004318
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail59,004 miles (+5,342)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,004 miles
- Test number
- 805910304390
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail53,662 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,662 miles
- Test number
- 657187373272
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass53,662 miles (+2,824)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,662 miles
- Test number
- 836127873250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,838 miles
- Test number
- 469687892223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,838 miles (+3,351)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,838 miles
- Test number
- 555937192275
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass47,487 miles (+5,617)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,487 miles
- Test number
- 985509541282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,870 miles
- Test number
- 894920359218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,026 miles (+81,217)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,026 miles
- Test number
- 682400859226
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass39,809 miles (+4,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,809 miles
- Test number
- 733978128266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,489 miles (+8,332)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,489 miles
- Test number
- 902505817085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 27,157 miles
- Test number
- 273366956078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 SLP
- Does V18 SLP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 SLP is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 SLP?
- The MOT on V18 SLP is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 SLP done?
- V18 SLP was recorded at 107,384 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
- Has V18 SLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 SLP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on V18 SLP 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 V18 SLP find?
- V18 SLP passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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