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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LS54 KBYMOT history

LS54 KBY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 16 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2021.

LS54 KBY black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
156,395 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 KBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 KBY was last recorded at 156,395 miles on 12 Nov 2021, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2020: 152,836 miles, lower than 154,826 miles on 29 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,391 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 156,395 miles
  • 2020 – 152,836 miles
  • 2019 – 151,698 miles
  • 2018 – 147,863 miles
  • 2017 – 144,185 miles
  • 2016 – 138,101 miles
  • 2015 – 129,855 miles
  • 2014 – 120,526 miles
  • 2013 – 111,911 miles
  • 2012 – 97,590 miles
  • 2011 – 82,403 miles
  • 2010 – 68,714 miles
  • 2009 – 57,696 miles
  • 2008 – 47,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,395 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear chassis arms corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Injector leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,395 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,395 miles
    Test number
    869257630703
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Fail156,391 miles (+3,555)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,391 miles
    Test number
    846500939088
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass152,836 miles (-1,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,836 miles
    Test number
    439358006644
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryInjector leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail154,826 miles (+3,128)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,826 miles
    Test number
    502592269284
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryInjector leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass151,698 miles (+3,835)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    151,698 miles
    Test number
    593191415424
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass147,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,863 miles
    Test number
    407340217718
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre nail

  7. Fail147,863 miles (+3,678)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,863 miles
    Test number
    159109313956
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre nail

  8. Pass144,185 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,185 miles
    Test number
    118809632660
    • AdvisoryFront unable to measure brake pads at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail144,184 miles (+6,083)7 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,184 miles
    Test number
    800096345182
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront unable to measure brake pads at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass138,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,101 miles
    Test number
    430737572978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail138,101 miles (+8,246)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,101 miles
    Test number
    502911092696
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass129,855 miles (+9,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,855 miles
    Test number
    529639245195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass120,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,526 miles
    Test number
    459163144100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,526 miles (+8,615)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,526 miles
    Test number
    719223244130
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass111,911 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,911 miles
    Test number
    299816633481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail111,896 miles (+14,306)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,896 miles
    Test number
    389464033158
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail97,590 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,590 miles
    Test number
    439537332135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING EDGS
    • NoteREAR BUMPER DAMAGE

  18. Pass97,590 miles (+15,187)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,590 miles
    Test number
    475607632145
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING EDGS
    • NoteREAR BUMPER DAMAGE

  19. Pass82,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,403 miles
    Test number
    436939321031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,403 miles (+13,689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,403 miles
    Test number
    497109621049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass68,714 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,714 miles
    Test number
    132319120088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteREAR BUMPER DAMAGE

  22. Fail68,714 miles (+11,018)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,714 miles
    Test number
    183539020427
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteREAR BUMPER DAMAGE

  23. Fail57,696 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    670428829035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass57,696 miles (+9,700)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    803848329043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,996 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    860000438025
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass47,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    872960238001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 KBY

Does LS54 KBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 KBY expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 KBY?
The MOT on LS54 KBY expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 KBY done?
LS54 KBY was recorded at 156,395 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2021, an average of 7,864 miles a year.
Has LS54 KBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 KBY has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS54 KBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 KBY find?
LS54 KBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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