
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
LK56 AFEMOT history
LK56 AFE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 146,132 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,817 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 AFE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 AFE was last recorded at 146,132 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 146,132 miles · 11 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,817 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 146,132 miles
- 2021 – 136,926 miles
- 2020 – 135,318 miles
- 2019 – 129,276 miles
- 2018 – 120,379 miles
- 2017 – 114,520 miles
- 2016 – 102,028 miles
- 2015 – 87,546 miles
- 2014 – 75,357 miles
- 2013 – 66,544 miles
- 2012 – 58,329 miles
- 2011 – 50,220 miles
- 2010 – 42,138 miles
- 2009 – 33,138 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded 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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,132 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 146,132 miles
- Test number
- 903485605224
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail146,132 miles (+9,206)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,132 miles
- Test number
- 504962033477
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass136,926 miles (+1,608)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 136,926 miles
- Test number
- 573427883735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 135,318 miles
- Test number
- 428565806909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,318 miles (+6,042)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,318 miles
- Test number
- 801167420735
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,276 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,276 miles
- Test number
- 714797518177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,275 miles (+8,896)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,275 miles
- Test number
- 391375017330
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,379 miles (+5,859)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 120,379 miles
- Test number
- 935157810889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 114,520 miles
- Test number
- 294543778926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,520 miles (+12,492)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,520 miles
- Test number
- 130207115912
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass102,028 miles (+14,482)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 102,028 miles
- Test number
- 508195960036
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,546 miles (+12,189)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 87,546 miles
- Test number
- 702357263498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,357 miles (+154)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 75,357 miles
- Test number
- 407566564289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,203 miles (+8,659)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,203 miles
- Test number
- 315762064482
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,544 miles (+8,215)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 66,544 miles
- Test number
- 126329663286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front and offside front inner wheel arches have liners fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass58,329 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 58,329 miles
- Test number
- 329070372412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,327 miles (+8,107)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,327 miles
- Test number
- 369878662429
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,220 miles (+8,082)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 50,220 miles
- Test number
- 168913761246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,138 miles (+9,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 42,138 miles
- Test number
- 540472750235
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 33,138 miles
- Test number
- 584593479297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK56 AFE
- Does LK56 AFE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LK56 AFE expired on 24 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 AFE?
- The MOT on LK56 AFE expired on 24 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LK56 AFE done?
- LK56 AFE was recorded at 146,132 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 8,817 miles a year.
- Has LK56 AFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 AFE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LK56 AFE 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 LK56 AFE find?
- LK56 AFE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.
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