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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,987 cc

L3 KAUMOT history

L3 KAU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Jun 2014. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 86,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2023.

L3 KAU black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2024
Mileage
86,231 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2023
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KAU was last recorded at 86,231 miles on 8 Apr 2023, 8,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,231 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
8,000 miles
Average per year
10,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,231 miles
  • 2022 – 78,231 miles
  • 2021 – 68,301 miles
  • 2020 – 62,183 miles
  • 2019 – 54,174 miles
  • 2018 – 39,946 miles
  • 2017 – 26,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,231 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 22 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,231 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    665629643744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    243362829380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,231 miles (+9,930)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    702772581081
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass68,301 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,301 miles
    Test number
    769042069810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,183 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    688240695697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,174 miles (+14,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,174 miles
    Test number
    709790868055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass39,946 miles (+13,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,946 miles
    Test number
    425036164793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass26,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,575 miles
    Test number
    162488714463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 KAU

Does L3 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 KAU expired on 7 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 KAU?
The MOT on L3 KAU expired on 7 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 KAU done?
L3 KAU was recorded at 86,231 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2023, an average of 10,297 miles a year.
Has L3 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KAU has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 KAU 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 L3 KAU find?
L3 KAU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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