
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc
V8 SGWMOT history
V8 SGW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,591 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 133,591 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 SGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 SGW was last recorded at 133,591 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 6,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 127,459 miles · 23 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,132 miles
- Average per year
- 5,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 133,591 miles
- 2021 – 127,459 miles
- 2020 – 120,833 miles
- 2019 – 113,282 miles
- 2018 – 108,201 miles
- 2017 – 105,491 miles
- 2016 – 102,364 miles
- 2015 – 99,007 miles
- 2014 – 87,014 miles
- 2013 – 81,185 miles
- 2012 – 75,963 miles
- 2011 – 70,507 miles
- 2010 – 64,318 miles
- 2009 – 57,829 miles
- 2008 – 51,489 miles
- 2007 – 45,221 miles
- 2006 – 37,394 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear both outer sills corroded under covers
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe across subframe greased
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,591 miles (+6,132)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 133,591 miles
- Test number
- 463862703739
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both outer sills corroded under covers
Pass127,459 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 127,459 miles
- Test number
- 246585863382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,457 miles (+6,624)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,457 miles
- Test number
- 854208401495
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Centre to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,833 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 120,833 miles
- Test number
- 438530369580
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe across subframe greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail120,832 miles (+7,550)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,832 miles
- Test number
- 227317950453
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe across subframe greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass113,282 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 113,282 miles
- Test number
- 954362039526
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.
- AdvisoryNearside front outer brake pad wearing low
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Fail113,281 miles (+5,080)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,281 miles
- Test number
- 184283708531
- DangerousExhaust down pipe flange join leaking slightly and clamp incomplete? Advise attention.
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured at bottom (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass distorted (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.
- AdvisoryNearside front outer brake pad wearing low
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,201 miles (+2,710)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 108,201 miles
- Test number
- 170363069535
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN
- AdvisoryFront TYRES ARE BADLY PERISHED
- AdvisoryOffside DOOR MIRROR LENS IS POOR
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Pass105,491 miles (+3,127)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,491 miles
- Test number
- 217034833863
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished and cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes starting to corroded
Pass102,364 miles (+3,357)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 102,364 miles
- Test number
- 657450918377
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES ARE WORN
- AdvisoryN/S SCREEN WASHER JET IS VERY POOR
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED
- AdvisoryUNDER-TRAYS FITTED
- AdvisoryVARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
Pass99,007 miles (+11,993)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 99,007 miles
- Test number
- 297614555109
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteScreen washers are poor
Pass87,014 miles (+1)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 87,014 miles
- Test number
- 945231574156
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront anti-roll bar bushes are worn
- NoteFront brake discs are worn
- NoteO/s rear outer brake pad shim is fouling the disc
- NoteOne of the two horns is not working
- NoteSill covers fitted
Fail87,013 miles (+5,828)3 failures1 advisory8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,013 miles
- Test number
- 638198564163
- FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront anti-roll bar bushes are worn
- NoteFront brake discs are worn
- NoteO/s rear outer brake pad shim is fouling the disc
- NoteOne of the two horns is not working
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass81,185 miles (+5,222)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 81,185 miles
- Test number
- 299186473465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,963 miles (+5,456)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,963 miles
- Test number
- 296599902236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 70,507 miles
- Test number
- 558039801294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,507 miles (+6,189)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,507 miles
- Test number
- 297469801259
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass64,318 miles (+6,489)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 64,318 miles
- Test number
- 111428100220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,829 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 57,829 miles
- Test number
- 193934089103
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail57,829 miles (+6,340)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,829 miles
- Test number
- 750034189120
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,489 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 51,489 miles
- Test number
- 293813488190
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail51,489 miles (+6,268)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,489 miles
- Test number
- 212093488164
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass45,221 miles (+7,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 45,221 miles
- Test number
- 371253787173
- 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)
Pass37,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 37,394 miles
- Test number
- 421537586072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 SGW
- Does V8 SGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 SGW expired on 22 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 SGW?
- The MOT on V8 SGW expired on 22 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 SGW done?
- V8 SGW was recorded at 133,591 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
- Has V8 SGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 SGW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on V8 SGW 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 V8 SGW find?
- V8 SGW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear both outer sills corroded under covers.
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