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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

23 KLMOT history

23 KL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 140,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

23 KL blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,663 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 KL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 KL was last recorded at 140,663 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,206 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,457 miles
Average per year
4,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,663 miles
  • 2025 – 139,206 miles
  • 2024 – 135,577 miles
  • 2023 – 132,574 miles
  • 2022 – 129,411 miles
  • 2021 – 125,551 miles
  • 2020 – 123,252 miles
  • 2019 – 120,804 miles
  • 2018 – 117,583 miles
  • 2017 – 115,094 miles
  • 2016 – 112,722 miles
  • 2015 – 110,822 miles
  • 2014 – 109,398 miles
  • 2013 – 107,510 miles
  • 2012 – 102,514 miles
  • 2011 – 90,140 miles
  • 2010 – 71,829 miles
  • 2009 – 66,018 miles
  • 2008 – 59,376 miles
  • 2007 – 47,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,663 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,663 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,663 miles
    Test number
    200837648277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,206 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,206 miles
    Test number
    147813998974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,577 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,577 miles
    Test number
    530118894090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    433737641680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,574 miles (+3,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    553738860832
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass129,411 miles (+3,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,411 miles
    Test number
    652391871877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass125,551 miles (+2,299)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,551 miles
    Test number
    453412870819
    • MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,252 miles
    Test number
    841043346337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,252 miles (+2,448)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,252 miles
    Test number
    288714410036
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass120,804 miles (+3,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    179510569755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass117,583 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,583 miles
    Test number
    673347616247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,094 miles
    Test number
    791945408298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,094 miles (+2,372)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,094 miles
    Test number
    590272630800
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass112,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,722 miles
    Test number
    862376040217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,722 miles (+1,900)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,722 miles
    Test number
    743590331946
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounts (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass110,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    387479885199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail110,822 miles (+1,424)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    535869485135
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass109,398 miles (+191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    426497994145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail109,207 miles (+1,697)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,207 miles
    Test number
    875819584139
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass107,510 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,510 miles
    Test number
    349786583139
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brakes

  21. Fail107,510 miles (+4,996)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,510 miles
    Test number
    198682083159
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brakes

  22. Pass102,514 miles (+12,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,514 miles
    Test number
    266212582079
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded. rear brake discs pitted & worn. both front tyres worn (2 - 2.5mm). both front track rod ends worn.

  23. Pass90,140 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,140 miles
    Test number
    278778861035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,099 miles (+18,270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,099 miles
    Test number
    416950561012
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass71,829 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    530492860021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,018 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    181686299431
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass66,018 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    641306999014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,376 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,376 miles
    Test number
    930389208147
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail59,376 miles (+11,962)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,376 miles
    Test number
    424099508162
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass47,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,414 miles
    Test number
    392584787139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about 23 KL

What vehicle is registration 23 KL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 KL on a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Jul 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 23 KL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 KL is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 KL?
The MOT on 23 KL is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 KL done?
23 KL was recorded at 140,663 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
Has 23 KL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 KL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on 23 KL 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 23 KL find?
23 KL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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