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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T81 KNKMOT history

T81 KNK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 190,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
190,441 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 KNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 KNK was last recorded at 190,441 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,276 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
6,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,441 miles
  • 2021 – 185,692 miles
  • 2020 – 181,375 miles
  • 2019 – 174,669 miles
  • 2018 – 172,373 miles
  • 2017 – 169,974 miles
  • 2016 – 155,135 miles
  • 2015 – 150,992 miles
  • 2014 – 146,311 miles
  • 2013 – 140,273 miles
  • 2012 – 134,462 miles
  • 2011 – 124,538 miles
  • 2010 – 117,391 miles
  • 2009 – 109,546 miles
  • 2007 – 98,721 miles
  • 2006 – 87,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,441 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,441 miles (+165)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,441 miles
    Test number
    725340605884
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail190,276 miles (+4,584)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,276 miles
    Test number
    441005380791
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass185,692 miles (+28)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,692 miles
    Test number
    946410650757
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail185,664 miles (+4,289)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,664 miles
    Test number
    380157954220
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside rear not working and nearside very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light stays on

  5. Pass181,375 miles (+6,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    181,375 miles
    Test number
    182149278778
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  6. Pass174,669 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,669 miles
    Test number
    909618135628
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass172,373 miles (+2,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    172,373 miles
    Test number
    398445623365
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass169,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    169,974 miles
    Test number
    345792840532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,974 miles (+14,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,974 miles
    Test number
    456557390354
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

  10. Pass155,135 miles (+4,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    155,135 miles
    Test number
    636379276812
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass150,992 miles (+4,681)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,992 miles
    Test number
    749637565187
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass146,311 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,311 miles
    Test number
    298576554403
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail146,311 miles (+6,038)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,311 miles
    Test number
    457746554140
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass140,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    255497153467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail140,273 miles (+5,811)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    205696753438
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass134,462 miles (+196)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    134,462 miles
    Test number
    826874272190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail134,266 miles (+9,728)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,266 miles
    Test number
    519204662162
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass124,538 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    124,538 miles
    Test number
    739176941078
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail124,511 miles (+7,120)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,511 miles
    Test number
    695260841047
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass117,391 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    117,391 miles
    Test number
    390776030087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,386 miles (+7,840)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,386 miles
    Test number
    542365530078
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  22. Pass109,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    510223849011
    • 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)

  23. Fail109,545 miles (+10,824)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,545 miles
    Test number
    930343349084
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Pass98,721 miles (+10,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    98,721 miles
    Test number
    322072997232
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass87,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    824799176283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 KNK

Does T81 KNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 KNK expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 KNK?
The MOT on T81 KNK expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 KNK done?
T81 KNK was recorded at 190,441 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 6,245 miles a year.
Has T81 KNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 KNK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T81 KNK 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 T81 KNK find?
T81 KNK passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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