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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,266 cc

K40 MBSMOT history

K40 MBS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

K40 MBS blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
156,555 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 MBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 MBS was last recorded at 156,555 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2017: 133,037 miles, lower than 268,095 miles on 2 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,335 miles · 24 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
5,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,555 miles
  • 2021 – 152,251 miles
  • 2020 – 148,737 miles
  • 2019 – 143,120 miles
  • 2018 – 138,780 miles
  • 2017 – 133,037 miles
  • 2016 – 268,095 miles
  • 2014 – 125,890 miles
  • 2013 – 120,612 miles
  • 2012 – 115,328 miles
  • 2011 – 104,630 miles
  • 2010 – 96,251 miles
  • 2008 – 83,814 miles
  • 2007 – 73,597 miles
  • 2006 – 65,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,555 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,555 miles
    Test number
    632611307577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,554 miles (+219)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,554 miles
    Test number
    691936223597
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail156,335 miles (+4,084)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,335 miles
    Test number
    114839396116
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded

  4. Pass152,251 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    152,251 miles
    Test number
    458017561960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail152,236 miles (+3,499)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,236 miles
    Test number
    241668724367
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass148,737 miles (+5,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    148,737 miles
    Test number
    428555269442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlight lenses deteriorating

  7. Pass143,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    143,120 miles
    Test number
    270256028529
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlights deteriorating

  8. Fail143,120 miles (+4,340)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,120 miles
    Test number
    609110470127
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlights deteriorating

  9. Pass138,780 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,780 miles
    Test number
    548386866657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,037 miles
    Test number
    780636367178
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail133,037 miles (-135,058)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,037 miles
    Test number
    718021120172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass268,095 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    268,095 miles
    Test number
    296738420386
    • DangerousOil leak

  13. Fail268,095 miles (+142,205)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,095 miles
    Test number
    397698816043
    • DangerousOil leak
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass125,890 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,890 miles
    Test number
    188141854321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,850 miles (+4,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    816807014283
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass120,612 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    120,612 miles
    Test number
    695762893106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,328 miles (+10,698)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,328 miles
    Test number
    179883562157
    • NoteFront tyres low
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  18. Pass104,630 miles (+61)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,630 miles
    Test number
    418915611064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail104,569 miles (+8,318)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,569 miles
    Test number
    138761611066
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass96,251 miles (+12,437)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    96,251 miles
    Test number
    180777300067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass83,814 miles (+10,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,814 miles
    Test number
    411798578246
    • NotePROMPT rear brake pads

  22. Pass73,597 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    642006507279
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

  23. Fail73,567 miles (+7,890)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,567 miles
    Test number
    513750907212
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

  24. Pass65,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    453582206230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 MBS

Does K40 MBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 MBS expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 MBS?
The MOT on K40 MBS expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 MBS done?
K40 MBS was recorded at 156,555 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 5,687 miles a year.
Has K40 MBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 MBS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 MBS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 MBS find?
K40 MBS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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