Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 4,966 cc
LK56 DDFMOT history
LK56 DDF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,513 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 108,513 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,128 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 DDF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 DDF was last recorded at 108,513 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 108,495 miles · 18 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 5,128 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,513 miles
- 2025 – 107,534 miles
- 2024 – 106,373 miles
- 2023 – 103,275 miles
- 2022 – 99,933 miles
- 2021 – 93,562 miles
- 2020 – 88,770 miles
- 2019 – 83,541 miles
- 2018 – 76,634 miles
- 2017 – 67,436 miles
- 2015 – 61,724 miles
- 2014 – 55,841 miles
- 2013 – 51,207 miles
- 2012 – 46,706 miles
- 2011 – 40,794 miles
- 2010 – 34,357 miles
- 2009 – 24,292 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,513 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,513 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 108,513 miles
- Test number
- 521127915227
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Fail108,495 miles (+961)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,495 miles
- Test number
- 150839793135
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,534 miles (+1,161)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 107,534 miles
- Test number
- 872487497020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,373 miles (+3,098)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 106,373 miles
- Test number
- 608931142105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two places (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,275 miles (+3,342)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 103,275 miles
- Test number
- 376967730477
- AdvisoryCrankshaft pulley rubber centre worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,933 miles (+6,371)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 99,933 miles
- Test number
- 427937347965
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,562 miles (+4,792)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,562 miles
- Test number
- 998792859495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,770 miles (+5,229)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 88,770 miles
- Test number
- 496684875502
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak around engine area.
- AdvisoryRear Metal brake pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryVehicle under body has surface rust.
Pass83,541 miles (+6,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 83,541 miles
- Test number
- 658019410374
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass76,634 miles (+9,198)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,634 miles
- Test number
- 900244714553
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryO/s mirror insecure slightly
Pass67,436 miles (+5,712)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 67,436 miles
- Test number
- 182518351822
- AdvisoryCentral Handbrake cable outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak power steering
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipes signs of corrosion
Pass61,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 61,724 miles
- Test number
- 892543565861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,724 miles (+5,883)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,724 miles
- Test number
- 500984073716
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass55,841 miles (+4,634)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 55,841 miles
- Test number
- 997276554329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,207 miles (+4,501)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 51,207 miles
- Test number
- 497293613428
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake light warning lamp on but are working
Pass46,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 46,706 miles
- Test number
- 257248202378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,706 miles (+5,912)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,706 miles
- Test number
- 415288702430
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass40,794 miles (+6,437)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 40,794 miles
- Test number
- 907276901380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass34,357 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 34,357 miles
- Test number
- 961013000396
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail34,356 miles (+10,064)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,356 miles
- Test number
- 112963900371
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 24,292 miles
- Test number
- 831592079220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK56 DDF
- Does LK56 DDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 DDF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 DDF?
- The MOT on LK56 DDF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK56 DDF done?
- LK56 DDF was recorded at 108,513 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,128 miles a year.
- Has LK56 DDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 DDF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LK56 DDF 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 DDF find?
- LK56 DDF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside; rear subframe and suspension components corroded, and 1 more.
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