Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
W18 RONMOT history
W18 RON is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 113,378 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,065 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 RON
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 RON was last recorded at 113,378 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,377 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,065 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,378 miles
- 2024 – 113,361 miles
- 2023 – 100,194 miles
- 2022 – 77,032 miles
- 2021 – 66,716 miles
- 2020 – 63,258 miles
- 2019 – 55,946 miles
- 2018 – 49,891 miles
- 2017 – 49,807 miles
- 2016 – 34,682 miles
- 2015 – 26,600 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,378 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front and rear number plates have glitter effect in letters, number plates still legible. (vehicle pre- Sept 2021)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake just met efficiency
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,378 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 113,378 miles
- Test number
- 961021083851
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail113,377 miles (+16)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,377 miles
- Test number
- 158313718580
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass113,361 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 113,361 miles
- Test number
- 675970401704
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,361 miles (+13,167)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,361 miles
- Test number
- 369378674889
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,194 miles (+561)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 100,194 miles
- Test number
- 511133893053
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates have glitter effect in letters, number plates still legible. (vehicle pre- Sept 2021)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake just met efficiency
Fail99,633 miles (+22,601)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,633 miles
- Test number
- 432684753877
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates have glitter effect in letters, number plates still legible. (vehicle pre- Sept 2021)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake just met efficiency
Pass77,032 miles (+10,316)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 77,032 miles
- Test number
- 748007622084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,716 miles (+3,458)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 66,716 miles
- Test number
- 495791026540
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,258 miles (+612)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 63,258 miles
- Test number
- 348254374622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,646 miles (+6,700)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,646 miles
- Test number
- 959518320868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,946 miles (+6,055)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 55,946 miles
- Test number
- 746097553079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,891 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 49,891 miles
- Test number
- 920856064837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,807 miles (+6,521)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 49,807 miles
- Test number
- 978889407136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,286 miles (+8,604)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 43,286 miles
- Test number
- 510290603354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,682 miles (+8,082)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 34,682 miles
- Test number
- 429524148481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,600 miles
- Test number
- 779162365084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W18 RON
- Does W18 RON currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 RON is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on W18 RON?
- The MOT on W18 RON is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 RON done?
- W18 RON was recorded at 113,378 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,065 miles a year.
- Has W18 RON ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 RON has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on W18 RON 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 W18 RON find?
- W18 RON passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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