
Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
LX55 KOWMOT history
LX55 KOW is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,397 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 170,397 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 KOW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 KOW was last recorded at 170,397 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 7,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 162,511 miles · 14 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,886 miles
- Average per year
- 10,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 170,397 miles
- 2021 – 162,511 miles
- 2020 – 153,741 miles
- 2019 – 149,219 miles
- 2018 – 139,772 miles
- 2017 – 124,664 miles
- 2016 – 109,945 miles
- 2015 – 94,371 miles
- 2014 – 77,644 miles
- 2013 – 63,781 miles
- 2012 – 59,740 miles
- 2011 – 52,124 miles
- 2010 – 42,916 miles
- 2009 – 34,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,397 miles (+7,886)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 170,397 miles
- Test number
- 782531488871
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,511 miles (+8,770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 162,511 miles
- Test number
- 685634907482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,741 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 153,741 miles
- Test number
- 889153599753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail153,740 miles (+4,521)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,740 miles
- Test number
- 398052446281
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning poor operation from left to right felt at steering wheel (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass149,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 149,219 miles
- Test number
- 283304767240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,219 miles (+9,447)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,219 miles
- Test number
- 942543973419
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,772 miles (+15,108)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 139,772 miles
- Test number
- 351180357908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 124,664 miles
- Test number
- 111489630078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,664 miles (+14,719)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,664 miles
- Test number
- 452584827412
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass109,945 miles (+15,574)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 109,945 miles
- Test number
- 902352913446
- 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)
Pass94,371 miles (+16,727)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 94,371 miles
- Test number
- 248237275062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,644 miles (+13,863)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,644 miles
- Test number
- 785109874047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,781 miles (+4,041)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,781 miles
- Test number
- 709774373023
- 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)
Pass59,740 miles (+7,616)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 59,740 miles
- Test number
- 109941582498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,124 miles (+9,208)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,124 miles
- Test number
- 945839981086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,916 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 42,916 miles
- Test number
- 221434560018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,916 miles (+8,498)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,916 miles
- Test number
- 302744660037
- FailureNearside Front 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)
- 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)
Pass34,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 34,418 miles
- Test number
- 110796179025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 KOW
- Does LX55 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX55 KOW expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 KOW?
- The MOT on LX55 KOW expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX55 KOW done?
- LX55 KOW was recorded at 170,397 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 10,205 miles a year.
- Has LX55 KOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 KOW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on LX55 KOW 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 LX55 KOW find?
- LX55 KOW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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