
Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc
L2 KYRMOT history
L2 KYR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 98,945 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L2 KYR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 20 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L2 KYR was last recorded at 98,945 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 98,935 miles · 24 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 4,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 98,945 miles
- 2021 – 96,849 miles
- 2019 – 95,377 miles
- 2017 – 93,906 miles
- 2016 – 89,188 miles
- 2015 – 85,335 miles
- 2014 – 83,875 miles
- 2013 – 80,883 miles
- 2012 – 77,620 miles
- 2011 – 74,429 miles
- 2010 – 68,714 miles
- 2008 – 56,527 miles
- 2007 – 48,449 miles
- 2006 – 35,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack or rack end has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryAll vehicle shock absorbers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFull chassis corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFull under vehicle corroded and soft in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear nail; in Tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,945 miles (+10)3 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 98,945 miles
- Test number
- 777320223548
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack or rack end has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates corroded
- AdvisoryAll vehicle shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryFull chassis corroded
- AdvisoryFull under vehicle corroded and soft in places
Fail98,935 miles (+2,086)6 major3 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,935 miles
- Test number
- 400189462686
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack or rack end has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates corroded
- AdvisoryAll vehicle shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryFull chassis corroded
- AdvisoryFull under vehicle corroded and soft in places
Pass96,849 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 96,849 miles
- Test number
- 866545883083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail; in Tyre
Fail96,847 miles (+1,470)5 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,847 miles
- Test number
- 581902949621
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake pipe burst (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail; in Tyre
Pass95,377 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 95,377 miles
- Test number
- 407479392560
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded.
Fail95,375 miles (+1,469)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,375 miles
- Test number
- 674016654894
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded.
Pass93,906 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 93,906 miles
- Test number
- 330995433245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,897 miles (+4,709)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,897 miles
- Test number
- 358669315886
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,188 miles (+210)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 89,188 miles
- Test number
- 269395373016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge + slight cuts in tread
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight drag on nearside rear brake
- AdvisoryVehicle emits slight blue smoke from exhaust
Fail88,978 miles (+3,643)7 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,978 miles
- Test number
- 699131296006
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureStop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryGlow plug warning lamp intermittingly staying on
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge + slight cuts in tread
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade rubber slightly split
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight drag on nearside rear brake
- AdvisoryVehicle emits slight blue smoke from exhaust
- AdvisoryWear in steering rack inner joints
Pass85,335 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 85,335 miles
- Test number
- 518906475009
- NoteOil leak
Fail85,335 miles (+1,460)10 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,335 miles
- Test number
- 827080075041
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass83,875 miles (+2,992)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 83,875 miles
- Test number
- 728249364056
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak from engine area
- NoteSlight play in both front sreeing rack ends
Pass80,883 miles (+3,263)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,883 miles
- Test number
- 118037063432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 77,620 miles
- Test number
- 248029162006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,620 miles (+3,191)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,620 miles
- Test number
- 867028162057
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass74,429 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 74,429 miles
- Test number
- 118437361400
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail74,422 miles (+5,708)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,422 miles
- Test number
- 789687261040
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass68,714 miles (+2,042)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 68,714 miles
- Test number
- 784470970097
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteCONDENSATION AT O/S HEAD LIGHT
Fail66,672 miles (+10,145)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,672 miles
- Test number
- 213479360052
- DangerousNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteCONDENSATION AT O/S HEAD LIGHT
Pass56,527 miles (+8,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 56,527 miles
- Test number
- 831725108344
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass48,449 miles (+113)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 48,449 miles
- Test number
- 272729867235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,336 miles (+12,760)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,336 miles
- Test number
- 531414867292
- FailureNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 35,576 miles
- Test number
- 651409966277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L2 KYR
- Does L2 KYR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L2 KYR expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L2 KYR?
- The MOT on L2 KYR expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L2 KYR done?
- L2 KYR was recorded at 98,945 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 4,023 miles a year.
- Has L2 KYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L2 KYR has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on L2 KYR 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 L2 KYR find?
- L2 KYR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 3 minor defects and 16 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 16 more.
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