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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LX55 KPJMOT history

LX55 KPJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LX55 KPJ silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
185,834 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 KPJ
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
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 KPJ was last recorded at 185,834 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 19,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,854 miles · 21 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
19,980 miles
Average per year
8,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,834 miles
  • 2022 – 165,854 miles
  • 2018 – 130,396 miles
  • 2016 – 112,324 miles
  • 2015 – 103,612 miles
  • 2014 – 94,734 miles
  • 2013 – 83,933 miles
  • 2012 – 70,180 miles
  • 2011 – 61,714 miles
  • 2010 – 52,593 miles
  • 2009 – 42,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,834 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,834 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    185,834 miles
    Test number
    140479009013
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    721369144975
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side headlamp poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required efficiency
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. FailMileage not read3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    869412870599
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side headlamp poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required efficiency
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,854 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    165,854 miles
    Test number
    751362968261
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail165,853 miles (+855)9 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,853 miles
    Test number
    225051374771
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (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))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail164,998 miles (+14)9 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,998 miles
    Test number
    314068424556
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MinorOffside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,984 miles8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,984 miles
    Test number
    233661793026
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    554267094464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    567445917303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass130,396 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,396 miles
    Test number
    657544941885
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake flexi hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake flexi hose perished

  11. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    655870540149
    • 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)

  12. Pass112,324 miles (+8,712)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,324 miles
    Test number
    583304894901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,612 miles (+8,878)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    216574875157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,734 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    245157064154
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • NoteDash warning saying bulbs not working are working ok at time of test

  15. Pass94,734 miles (+10,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    859267064108
    • NoteDash warning saying bulbs not working are working ok at time of test

  16. Pass83,933 miles (+13,753)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,933 miles
    Test number
    406622263119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,180 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    859234942059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  18. Fail70,180 miles (+8,466)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    948384542072
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass61,714 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,714 miles
    Test number
    835408831044
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Fail61,714 miles (+9,121)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,714 miles
    Test number
    179888031474
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass52,593 miles (+9,664)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    970636630028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,929 miles
    Test number
    920340939087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 KPJ

Does LX55 KPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 KPJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 KPJ?
The MOT on LX55 KPJ is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 KPJ done?
LX55 KPJ was recorded at 185,834 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 8,434 miles a year.
Has LX55 KPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 KPJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 KPJ 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 KPJ find?
LX55 KPJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pedal wearing smooth.

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