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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LK56 FNDMOT history

LK56 FND is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

LK56 FND silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
160,435 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 FND
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LK56 FND was last recorded at 160,435 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 19,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,339 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
19,096 miles
Average per year
8,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,435 miles
  • 2024 – 141,339 miles
  • 2023 – 132,168 miles
  • 2022 – 126,802 miles
  • 2021 – 123,210 miles
  • 2020 – 118,950 miles
  • 2019 – 110,767 miles
  • 2018 – 96,050 miles
  • 2017 – 83,729 miles
  • 2016 – 76,427 miles
  • 2015 – 68,258 miles
  • 2014 – 61,503 miles
  • 2013 – 54,974 miles
  • 2012 – 41,534 miles
  • 2011 – 34,356 miles
  • 2009 – 26,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,435 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm. Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,435 miles (+19,096)3 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,435 miles
    Test number
    121467750720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass141,339 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,339 miles
    Test number
    458018365194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,168 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,168 miles
    Test number
    247662626317
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm. Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,148 miles (+5,346)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,148 miles
    Test number
    630070126102
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm. Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,802 miles
    Test number
    402500943191
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Incorrect bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,802 miles (+3,592)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,802 miles
    Test number
    913726416920
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Incorrect bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,210 miles (+63)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,210 miles
    Test number
    406908167894
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components and brake pipes covered in underseal

  8. Fail123,147 miles (+4,197)2 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    705344340859
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components and brake pipes covered in underseal

  9. Pass118,950 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,950 miles
    Test number
    611789281412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,767 miles (+14,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,767 miles
    Test number
    828414198797
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,050 miles (+12,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,050 miles
    Test number
    827523726134
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass83,729 miles (+7,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    646793633285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass76,427 miles (+8,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    343934861506
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to feather

  14. Pass68,258 miles (+6,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,258 miles
    Test number
    172969912730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass61,503 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    695718344218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,974 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    466517463297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    139587753011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,322 miles (+6,788)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    109006053466
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,534 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,534 miles
    Test number
    779630162036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,356 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    135298731478
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass34,356 miles (+8,021)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    155508731478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,335 miles
    Test number
    222068039381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 FND

Does LK56 FND currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 FND expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 FND?
The MOT on LK56 FND expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 FND done?
LK56 FND was recorded at 160,435 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 8,490 miles a year.
Has LK56 FND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 FND has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 FND 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 FND find?
LK56 FND failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 6 more.

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