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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

Y218 KGYMOT history

Y218 KGY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 221,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

Y218 KGY black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
221,833 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 KGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 KGY was last recorded at 221,833 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 5,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,760 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,073 miles
Average per year
9,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 221,833 miles
  • 2022 – 216,760 miles
  • 2021 – 211,214 miles
  • 2020 – 206,130 miles
  • 2019 – 199,118 miles
  • 2018 – 191,786 miles
  • 2017 – 187,897 miles
  • 2016 – 183,937 miles
  • 2015 – 178,935 miles
  • 2014 – 168,873 miles
  • 2013 – 160,610 miles
  • 2012 – 145,521 miles
  • 2011 – 127,056 miles
  • 2010 – 120,696 miles
  • 2009 – 98,262 miles
  • 2008 – 80,404 miles
  • 2007 – 64,242 miles
  • 2005 – 41,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,833 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Attention advised.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake effort only just met requirement (16%) attention advised.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,833 miles (+5,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    221,833 miles
    Test number
    943333273951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass216,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    216,760 miles
    Test number
    804431145352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail216,760 miles (+5,546)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,760 miles
    Test number
    888586325203
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass211,214 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    211,214 miles
    Test number
    507511106503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail211,189 miles (+5,059)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,189 miles
    Test number
    230976367304
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass206,130 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,130 miles
    Test number
    210241432175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Attention advised. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirement (16%) attention advised.

  7. Fail206,059 miles (+6,941)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,059 miles
    Test number
    494607279695
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Attention advised. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirement (16%) attention advised.

  8. Pass199,118 miles (+7,332)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    199,118 miles
    Test number
    364644355831
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp is disconnected.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirement (17%)

  9. Pass191,786 miles (+3,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    191,786 miles
    Test number
    404258310308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only 17%.

  10. Pass187,897 miles (+3,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    187,897 miles
    Test number
    889307287420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirement (16%)

  11. Pass183,937 miles (+5,002)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    183,937 miles
    Test number
    515428069459
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance low (17%)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating.

  12. Pass178,935 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    178,935 miles
    Test number
    651974150374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail168,873 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,873 miles
    Test number
    607428344257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass168,873 miles (+8,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    168,873 miles
    Test number
    896858644268
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass160,610 miles (+23)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    160,610 miles
    Test number
    317257243255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Fail160,587 miles (+15,066)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,587 miles
    Test number
    747962043239
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass145,521 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    145,521 miles
    Test number
    218790502231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,291 miles (+17,235)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,291 miles
    Test number
    187437862163
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly worn
    • NoteSRS light on

  19. Pass127,056 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,056 miles
    Test number
    287494261191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs warn

  20. Fail127,055 miles (+6,359)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,055 miles
    Test number
    218789451470
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs warn

  21. Pass120,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,696 miles
    Test number
    421339600323
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail120,696 miles (+4,036)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,696 miles
    Test number
    941900000339
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass116,660 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,660 miles
    Test number
    154424100195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail116,648 miles (+18,386)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,648 miles
    Test number
    540219390027
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass98,262 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,262 miles
    Test number
    810729399084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside mirror glass missing

  26. Fail98,262 miles (+17,858)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,262 miles
    Test number
    414018199070
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside mirror glass missing

  27. Pass80,404 miles (+16,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    102610738479
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn very close to the legal limit of 1.6mm nearside 1.7mm offside 1.8mm

  28. Pass64,242 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    592652017090
    • NoteSee last vt32

  29. Fail64,242 miles (+22,771)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    334542817070
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake pad and handbrake light on!!

  30. Pass41,471 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    762010265193
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y218 KGY

Does Y218 KGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 KGY expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 KGY?
The MOT on Y218 KGY expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 KGY done?
Y218 KGY was recorded at 221,833 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 9,734 miles a year.
Has Y218 KGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 KGY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y218 KGY 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 Y218 KGY find?
Y218 KGY passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear lower suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber..

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