
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass101,078 miles (+3,966)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 101,078 miles
- Test number
- 670824038767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,112 miles (+7,601)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 97,112 miles
- Test number
- 796538654261
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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)
Pass71,250 miles (+8,958)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 71,250 miles
- Test number
- 267344743136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 62,292 miles
- Test number
- 987021332155
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass49,323 miles (+8,143)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 49,323 miles
- Test number
- 754801660144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,180 miles (+10,326)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 41,180 miles
- Test number
- 433096749100
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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