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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

K88 KSNMOT history

K88 KSN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

K88 KSN blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,542 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 KSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 KSN was last recorded at 146,542 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 6,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,936 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,606 miles
Average per year
6,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,542 miles
  • 2024 – 139,936 miles
  • 2023 – 133,495 miles
  • 2022 – 127,778 miles
  • 2021 – 121,076 miles
  • 2020 – 115,517 miles
  • 2019 – 109,109 miles
  • 2018 – 101,078 miles
  • 2017 – 97,112 miles
  • 2016 – 89,511 miles
  • 2015 – 83,006 miles
  • 2014 – 76,234 miles
  • 2013 – 71,250 miles
  • 2012 – 62,292 miles
  • 2011 – 54,926 miles
  • 2010 – 49,323 miles
  • 2009 – 41,180 miles
  • 2008 – 30,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,542 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,542 miles (+6,606)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,542 miles
    Test number
    533584277611
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass139,936 miles (+6,441)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,936 miles
    Test number
    504010358495
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass133,495 miles (+5,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,495 miles
    Test number
    479258893270
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,778 miles (+6,702)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,778 miles
    Test number
    963965396244
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boyh side (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass121,076 miles (+5,559)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,076 miles
    Test number
    729713232325
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass115,517 miles (+6,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,517 miles
    Test number
    783700116487
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass109,109 miles (+8,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,109 miles
    Test number
    897222427434
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass101,078 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,078 miles
    Test number
    670824038767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,112 miles (+7,601)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    796538654261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,511 miles (+6,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    618821094823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components from view including brake pipes some showing signs of corrosion
  11. Pass83,006 miles (+203)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    358366255126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail82,803 miles (+6,569)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,803 miles
    Test number
    268296645433
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass76,234 miles (+4,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    968993154121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass71,250 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,250 miles
    Test number
    267344743136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    987021332155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,288 miles (+7,362)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,288 miles
    Test number
    969141532103
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass54,926 miles (+5,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,926 miles
    Test number
    859631851185
    • NoteRear pads low / cannot see front pads
  18. Pass49,323 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    754801660144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,180 miles (+10,326)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,180 miles
    Test number
    433096749100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,854 miles
    Test number
    493762948181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 KSN

Does K88 KSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 KSN is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K88 KSN?
The MOT on K88 KSN is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 KSN done?
K88 KSN was recorded at 146,542 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 6,616 miles a year.
Has K88 KSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 KSN has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2015.
Has the mileage on K88 KSN 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 K88 KSN find?
K88 KSN passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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