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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

L7 KKVMOT history

L7 KKV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

L7 KKV silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
185,140 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 KKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 KKV was last recorded at 185,140 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 6,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,519 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,621 miles
Average per year
7,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,140 miles
  • 2021 – 178,519 miles
  • 2020 – 175,209 miles
  • 2019 – 166,099 miles
  • 2018 – 159,353 miles
  • 2017 – 153,221 miles
  • 2016 – 143,598 miles
  • 2015 – 132,922 miles
  • 2014 – 122,933 miles
  • 2013 – 112,126 miles
  • 2012 – 102,221 miles
  • 2011 – 93,683 miles
  • 2010 – 84,038 miles
  • 2009 – 76,735 miles
  • 2008 – 66,968 miles
  • 2007 – 61,748 miles
  • 2006 – 61,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,140 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,140 miles (+6,621)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,140 miles
    Test number
    165456503920
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,519 miles (+3,310)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,519 miles
    Test number
    444324106374
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,209 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,209 miles
    Test number
    309654500563
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail175,208 miles (+9,109)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,208 miles
    Test number
    626405521511
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,099 miles (+6,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,099 miles
    Test number
    503313248045
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,353 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,353 miles
    Test number
    136480425751
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail159,352 miles (+6,131)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,352 miles
    Test number
    287651689769
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass153,221 miles (+9,623)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    153,221 miles
    Test number
    907064077389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  9. Pass143,598 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    143,598 miles
    Test number
    461743915705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,545 miles (+10,623)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    670498449494
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass132,922 miles1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,922 miles
    Test number
    249556505263
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Fail132,922 miles (+9,989)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,922 miles
    Test number
    768726105228
    • DangerousOil leak
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass122,933 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    177583794117
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter brake light n/w

  14. Fail122,933 miles (+10,807)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    829933994107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter brake light n/w

  15. Pass112,126 miles (+40)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,126 miles
    Test number
    268903293437
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail112,086 miles (+9,865)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,086 miles
    Test number
    889712993158
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass102,221 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,221 miles
    Test number
    487484392160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

  18. Fail102,221 miles (+8,538)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,221 miles
    Test number
    929744492194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

  19. Pass93,683 miles (+9,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,683 miles
    Test number
    668096291100
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass84,038 miles (+7,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,038 miles
    Test number
    903367700234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass76,735 miles (+9,767)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    722931819257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,968 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    230188228000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,748 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    222611637019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    441811926365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L7 KKV

Does L7 KKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 KKV expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 KKV?
The MOT on L7 KKV expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 KKV done?
L7 KKV was recorded at 185,140 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 7,710 miles a year.
Has L7 KKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 KKV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 KKV 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 L7 KKV find?
L7 KKV passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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