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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 3,498 cc

LS61 KJAMOT history

LS61 KJA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LS61 KJA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,648 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 KJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 KJA was last recorded at 115,648 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,940 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,708 miles
Average per year
7,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,648 miles
  • 2025 – 113,940 miles
  • 2024 – 112,097 miles
  • 2023 – 112,097 miles
  • 2022 – 109,642 miles
  • 2021 – 99,894 miles
  • 2020 – 94,710 miles
  • 2019 – 86,335 miles
  • 2017 – 74,822 miles
  • 2016 – 60,469 miles
  • 2015 – 46,263 miles
  • 2014 – 34,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,648 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front tyres wearing on inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,648 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,648 miles
    Test number
    477915546525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,940 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,940 miles
    Test number
    247896119283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    973100233279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,097 miles (+2,455)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    396019697857
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,642 miles (+2,040)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,642 miles
    Test number
    588555866019
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated both sides and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,602 miles (+7,708)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,602 miles
    Test number
    652738052598
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,894 miles (+5,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,894 miles
    Test number
    766071835342
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated
    • AdvisoryStonechip on Nearside windscreen area

  8. Pass94,710 miles (+8,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,710 miles
    Test number
    184046874406
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges

  9. Pass86,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    909256937356
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail86,335 miles (+11,513)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,335 miles
    Test number
    258107612439
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,822 miles (+14,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,822 miles
    Test number
    302819206908
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass60,469 miles (+14,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,469 miles
    Test number
    763181362308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    635858915783
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system mounting broken but still adequately supported

  14. Fail46,263 miles (+11,964)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    694736488250
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system mounting broken but still adequately supported

  15. Pass34,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    219147864233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,299 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    336997564288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS61 KJA

Does LS61 KJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 KJA is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 KJA?
The MOT on LS61 KJA is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 KJA done?
LS61 KJA was recorded at 115,648 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,205 miles a year.
Has LS61 KJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 KJA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS61 KJA 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 LS61 KJA find?
LS61 KJA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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