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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

S5 KUKMOT history

S5 KUK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,976 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 KUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 KUK was last recorded at 152,976 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,842 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,134 miles
Average per year
3,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,976 miles
  • 2025 – 151,842 miles
  • 2024 – 150,507 miles
  • 2023 – 148,730 miles
  • 2022 – 147,113 miles
  • 2021 – 144,931 miles
  • 2020 – 142,243 miles
  • 2019 – 139,324 miles
  • 2018 – 135,837 miles
  • 2017 – 132,686 miles
  • 2016 – 128,544 miles
  • 2015 – 124,518 miles
  • 2014 – 121,383 miles
  • 2013 – 116,089 miles
  • 2012 – 113,079 miles
  • 2011 – 109,757 miles
  • 2010 – 105,709 miles
  • 2009 – 100,687 miles
  • 2008 – 93,807 miles
  • 2007 – 85,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,976 miles
  • AdvisoryVery bad engine oil leak

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine has slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,976 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,976 miles
    Test number
    271583335845
    • AdvisoryVery bad engine oil leak

  2. Pass151,842 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,842 miles
    Test number
    257588589102
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  3. Pass150,507 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,507 miles
    Test number
    996357498404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,730 miles (+1,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    148,730 miles
    Test number
    312794099763
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,113 miles (+2,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,113 miles
    Test number
    171952884447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  6. Pass144,931 miles (+2,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,931 miles
    Test number
    367445126457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak

  7. Pass142,243 miles (+2,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,243 miles
    Test number
    310225660566
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,324 miles (+3,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,324 miles
    Test number
    893599549133
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass135,837 miles (+3,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,837 miles
    Test number
    366824209891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEingine oil leak

  10. Pass132,686 miles (+4,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,686 miles
    Test number
    153916881882
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass128,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,544 miles
    Test number
    899901884677
    • AdvisoryIol leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body slightly corroded

  12. Fail128,544 miles (+4,026)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,544 miles
    Test number
    195316508035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryIol leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body slightly corroded

  13. Pass124,518 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,518 miles
    Test number
    239365445072
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral underbody rust

  14. Fail124,518 miles (+3,135)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,518 miles
    Test number
    409315845096
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral underbody rust

  15. Pass121,383 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,383 miles
    Test number
    989281354021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,089 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    257583653079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,079 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,079 miles
    Test number
    228173752018
    • 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)

  18. Pass109,757 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,757 miles
    Test number
    106326251433
    • 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)

  19. Fail109,744 miles (+4,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,744 miles
    Test number
    306704051022
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass105,709 miles (+5,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    105,709 miles
    Test number
    640886550097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass100,687 miles (+6,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    100,687 miles
    Test number
    303294559037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass93,807 miles (+7,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,807 miles
    Test number
    703015058032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass85,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    314969907095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about S5 KUK

Does S5 KUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 KUK is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 KUK?
The MOT on S5 KUK is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 KUK done?
S5 KUK was recorded at 152,976 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,504 miles a year.
Has S5 KUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 KUK has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on S5 KUK 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 S5 KUK find?
S5 KUK passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: very bad engine oil leak.

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