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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

K20 LUFMOT history

K20 LUF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 198,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

K20 LUF blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
198,415 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 LUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 LUF was last recorded at 198,415 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 7,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,035 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,380 miles
Average per year
9,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,415 miles
  • 2020 – 191,035 miles
  • 2019 – 169,602 miles
  • 2018 – 151,286 miles
  • 2017 – 148,934 miles
  • 2016 – 147,062 miles
  • 2015 – 144,055 miles
  • 2014 – 134,369 miles
  • 2013 – 126,086 miles
  • 2012 – 118,615 miles
  • 2011 – 112,644 miles
  • 2010 – 102,171 miles
  • 2009 – 85,428 miles
  • 2008 – 71,210 miles
  • 2007 – 55,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,415 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides very badly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,415 miles (+7,380)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    198,415 miles
    Test number
    489746705624
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass191,035 miles (+444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    191,035 miles
    Test number
    569636310829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides very badly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail190,591 miles (+20,989)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,591 miles
    Test number
    963382457238
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides very badly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass169,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,602 miles
    Test number
    226945570815
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Fail169,602 miles (+18,316)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,602 miles
    Test number
    187407393710
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  6. Pass151,286 miles (+2,352)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,286 miles
    Test number
    339579813220
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass148,934 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    148,934 miles
    Test number
    390305095576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,062 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    147,062 miles
    Test number
    722812465676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,055 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    144,055 miles
    Test number
    217246595469
    • NoteFront brake pipes have some corrosion

  10. Fail144,055 miles (+9,686)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,055 miles
    Test number
    749891495143
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pipes have some corrosion

  11. Pass134,369 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,369 miles
    Test number
    385611194156
    • NoteNo rearmost seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake discs

  12. Fail134,369 miles (+8,283)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,369 miles
    Test number
    468349684116
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNo rearmost seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake discs

  13. Pass126,086 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,086 miles
    Test number
    217894103289
    • NoteFront brake pipes greased
    • NoteRear discs surface corrosion

  14. Fail126,086 miles (+7,471)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,086 miles
    Test number
    305143503297
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • NoteFront brake pipes greased
    • NoteRear discs surface corrosion

  15. Pass118,615 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    118,615 miles
    Test number
    755600322246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,644 miles (+10,473)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,644 miles
    Test number
    449949771266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,171 miles (+16,743)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    622309070218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,428 miles (+14,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    722092199287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass71,210 miles (+15,741)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,210 miles
    Test number
    153593658209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    344804657250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 LUF

Does K20 LUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 LUF expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 LUF?
The MOT on K20 LUF expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 LUF done?
K20 LUF was recorded at 198,415 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 9,958 miles a year.
Has K20 LUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 LUF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on K20 LUF 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 K20 LUF find?
K20 LUF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: central front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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