
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
L15 LKRMOT history
L15 LKR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 177,173 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 177,173 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 LKR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 LKR was last recorded at 177,173 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,266 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 907 miles
- Average per year
- 5,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,173 miles
- 2025 – 176,266 miles
- 2024 – 175,499 miles
- 2023 – 174,860 miles
- 2022 – 174,192 miles
- 2021 – 173,156 miles
- 2019 – 169,419 miles
- 2018 – 165,445 miles
- 2017 – 156,998 miles
- 2016 – 148,387 miles
- 2015 – 140,091 miles
- 2014 – 129,593 miles
- 2013 – 119,674 miles
- 2012 – 105,049 miles
- 2011 – 95,751 miles
- 2010 – 90,426 miles
- 2009 – 85,587 miles
- 2008 – 79,915 miles
- 2007 – 73,317 miles
- 2006 – 67,048 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryChassis has general corrosion
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.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear chassis has general corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
32 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,173 miles (+907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 177,173 miles
- Test number
- 687495854345
- AdvisoryChassis has general corrosion
Pass176,266 miles (+767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 176,266 miles
- Test number
- 122800687163
- AdvisoryChassis has slight corrosion
Pass175,499 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 175,499 miles
- Test number
- 811423478325
- AdvisoryRear chassis has general corrosion
Fail175,488 miles (+628)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,488 miles
- Test number
- 461082774894
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis has general corrosion
Pass174,860 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 174,860 miles
- Test number
- 717729526897
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail174,860 miles (+668)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,860 miles
- Test number
- 611049742415
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass174,192 miles (+1,036)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 174,192 miles
- Test number
- 357659873841
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feed pipes from master cylinder to Abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency requirements
Pass173,156 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 173,156 miles
- Test number
- 493799868559
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail173,156 miles (+3,737)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,156 miles
- Test number
- 497014200133
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass169,419 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 169,419 miles
- Test number
- 315358777606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,419 miles (+3,974)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,419 miles
- Test number
- 931087195421
- DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x memeber x2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass165,445 miles (+41)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 165,445 miles
- Test number
- 917490898906
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis around rear sub-frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis around rear sub-frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail165,404 miles (+8,406)7 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,404 miles
- Test number
- 223563313301
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis around rear sub-frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis around rear sub-frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass156,998 miles (+148)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 156,998 miles
- Test number
- 648928959149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail156,850 miles (+8,463)5 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,850 miles
- Test number
- 506109222207
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking joint at radiator (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryN/s aim weak
Pass148,387 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 148,387 miles
- Test number
- 707565928144
- AdvisoryOffside rear getting low and cracking
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle rusty
Fail148,387 miles (+8,296)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,387 miles
- Test number
- 329072730797
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (3.5.1g)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside and nearside track rod ends worn (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside rear getting low and cracking
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle rusty
Pass140,091 miles (+10,498)1 dangerous9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 140,091 miles
- Test number
- 705972005267
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteFront and rear exhaust corroded
Pass129,593 miles (+20)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 129,593 miles
- Test number
- 397747444243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail129,573 miles (+9,899)9 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,573 miles
- Test number
- 327110834223
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass119,674 miles12 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 119,674 miles
- Test number
- 269294073288
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Fail119,674 miles (+14,625)2 repaired12 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,674 miles
- Test number
- 706004573215
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass105,049 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 105,049 miles
- Test number
- 838493022232
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail105,049 miles (+9,298)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,049 miles
- Test number
- 295253422266
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass95,751 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 95,751 miles
- Test number
- 579927521207
- NoteCurb damage/cuts to both front tyres
- NoteOil leak
Fail95,751 miles (+5,325)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,751 miles
- Test number
- 767647621282
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCurb damage/cuts to both front tyres
- NoteNail in near side rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass90,426 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 90,426 miles
- Test number
- 353849220462
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs worn
- NoteOil leak
Fail90,426 miles (+4,839)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,426 miles
- Test number
- 802149320210
- Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs worn
- NoteOil leak
Pass85,587 miles (+5,672)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 85,587 miles
- Test number
- 381370539470
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in off side front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass79,915 miles (+6,598)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 79,915 miles
- Test number
- 392711838297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,317 miles (+6,269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 73,317 miles
- Test number
- 603597397106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 67,048 miles
- Test number
- 192130906276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 LKR
- Does L15 LKR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LKR is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 LKR?
- The MOT on L15 LKR is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 LKR done?
- L15 LKR was recorded at 177,173 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,637 miles a year.
- Has L15 LKR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 LKR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L15 LKR 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 L15 LKR find?
- L15 LKR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: chassis has general corrosion.
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