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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.

V8 SGW black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass133,591 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear both outer sills corroded under covers

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass81,185 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    299186473465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,963 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    296599902236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,507 miles
    Test number
    558039801294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass64,318 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    111428100220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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)
  24. 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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