
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass86,231 miles (+8,000)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,231 miles
- Test number
- 665629643744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 78,231 miles
- Test number
- 243362829380
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass68,301 miles (+6,118)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 68,301 miles
- Test number
- 769042069810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,183 miles (+8,009)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 62,183 miles
- Test number
- 688240695697
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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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