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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

K44 KCSMOT history

K44 KCS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

K44 KCS blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
78,311 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 KCS was last recorded at 78,311 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,310 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,311 miles
  • 2021 – 76,391 miles
  • 2020 – 71,958 miles
  • 2019 – 70,340 miles
  • 2018 – 68,079 miles
  • 2017 – 65,708 miles
  • 2016 – 63,796 miles
  • 2015 – 60,858 miles
  • 2014 – 57,942 miles
  • 2012 – 53,626 miles
  • 2011 – 49,998 miles
  • 2010 – 47,277 miles
  • 2009 – 40,912 miles
  • 2008 – 35,010 miles
  • 2007 – 28,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,311 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,311 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    169854895140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,310 miles (+1,919)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    440099469238
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass76,391 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,391 miles
    Test number
    650015472411
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail76,391 miles (+4,433)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,391 miles
    Test number
    201416953447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,958 miles
    Test number
    580494305147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,958 miles (+1,618)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,958 miles
    Test number
    967659947097
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass70,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    623980828196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,340 miles (+2,261)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    547317043619
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,079 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    977499667802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    477794241793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,708 miles (+1,912)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    386039997165
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass63,796 miles (+2,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    922770899450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass60,858 miles (+2,916)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    179986185019
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass57,942 miles (+4,316)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,942 miles
    Test number
    446351194043
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass53,626 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,626 miles
    Test number
    938091342249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail49,998 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,998 miles
    Test number
    196241421222
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront antiroll bar outter bushes slight play in both sides.

  17. Pass49,998 miles (+2,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,998 miles
    Test number
    538111521296
    • NoteFront antiroll bar outter bushes slight play in both sides.

  18. Pass47,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,277 miles
    Test number
    454320530228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,277 miles (+182)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,277 miles
    Test number
    121149920234
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail47,095 miles (+6,183)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    352325920436
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre has sidewall damage

  21. Fail40,912 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,912 miles
    Test number
    152674329201
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass40,912 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,912 miles
    Test number
    190544329263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,010 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    303491648426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    921555137286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 KCS

Does K44 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K44 KCS expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K44 KCS?
The MOT on K44 KCS expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K44 KCS done?
K44 KCS was recorded at 78,311 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 3,284 miles a year.
Has K44 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 KCS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K44 KCS 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 K44 KCS find?
K44 KCS passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing., and 1 more.

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