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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

K88 MOAMOT history

K88 MOA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 15 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

K88 MOA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,696 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 MOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 MOA was last recorded at 91,696 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 7,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,471 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,225 miles
Average per year
6,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,696 miles
  • 2024 – 84,471 miles
  • 2023 – 77,343 miles
  • 2022 – 69,473 miles
  • 2021 – 63,080 miles
  • 2020 – 57,534 miles
  • 2019 – 53,328 miles
  • 2018 – 46,672 miles
  • 2017 – 38,669 miles
  • 2016 – 30,858 miles
  • 2015 – 23,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,696 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no chords visible at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,696 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,696 miles
    Test number
    465928315629
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail91,696 miles (+7,225)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,696 miles
    Test number
    516993072428
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,471 miles (+7,128)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,471 miles
    Test number
    155838930941
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,343 miles (+7,870)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    566450298717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,473 miles (+6,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    453164658680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass63,080 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,080 miles
    Test number
    562143491722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,534 miles
    Test number
    159562317823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,534 miles (+4,206)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,534 miles
    Test number
    559754937110
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass53,328 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    671019095840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no chords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail53,327 miles (+6,655)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,327 miles
    Test number
    723581365226
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned free-play between lock nut and rod (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no chords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass46,672 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,672 miles
    Test number
    791641706328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,669 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    580410265823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,858 miles (+7,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,858 miles
    Test number
    910658806719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass23,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,146 miles
    Test number
    964896598532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 MOA

Does K88 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 MOA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K88 MOA?
The MOT on K88 MOA is valid until 19 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 MOA done?
K88 MOA was recorded at 91,696 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,826 miles a year.
Has K88 MOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 MOA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 MOA 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 MOA find?
K88 MOA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside + offside, and 2 more.

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