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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

Y228 KCSMOT history

Y228 KCS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

Y228 KCS black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2024
Mileage
118,769 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 KCS
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
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 KCS was last recorded at 118,769 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 1,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,229 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,540 miles
Average per year
4,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,769 miles
  • 2021 – 117,229 miles
  • 2020 – 115,510 miles
  • 2019 – 109,881 miles
  • 2014 – 101,317 miles
  • 2013 – 94,299 miles
  • 2012 – 87,621 miles
  • 2011 – 78,395 miles
  • 2010 – 65,571 miles
  • 2009 – 56,576 miles
  • 2008 – 53,237 miles
  • 2007 – 45,918 miles
  • 2006 – 36,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,769 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside and suspension heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,769 miles (+1,540)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,769 miles
    Test number
    190660245070
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside and suspension heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

  2. Pass117,229 miles (+1,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,229 miles
    Test number
    150781066949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,510 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,510 miles
    Test number
    524657191231
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,507 miles (+5,626)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,507 miles
    Test number
    684318801786
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,881 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    204679378046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - NSF chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  6. Fail109,881 miles (+28)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    168188305235
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - NSF chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Fail109,853 miles (+24)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    487875898828
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Fail109,829 miles (+8,512)1 dangerous19 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,829 miles
    Test number
    363944766613
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Pass101,317 miles (+7,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,317 miles
    Test number
    635537894279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass94,299 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    366812913393
    • NoteInside surface of front discs slightly corroded

  11. Fail94,299 miles (+6,678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    368332913354
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass87,621 miles (+392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,621 miles
    Test number
    596349342319
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail87,229 miles (+8,834)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,229 miles
    Test number
    899673642321
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass78,395 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    315583341393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,336 miles (+12,765)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    557691141379
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seats fitted to the o/s/r and n/s/r unable to check adult seat belts

  16. Pass65,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    920853240368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail65,556 miles (+8,980)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,556 miles
    Test number
    483093540442
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass56,576 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,576 miles
    Test number
    253894449370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,574 miles (+551)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,574 miles
    Test number
    164762249388
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  20. Pass56,023 miles (+2,786)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,023 miles
    Test number
    753651689178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight binding offside front brake

  21. Pass53,237 miles (+7,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,237 miles
    Test number
    251057998495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass45,918 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,918 miles
    Test number
    190718937155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    554171236183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 KCS

Does Y228 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 KCS expired on 28 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 KCS?
The MOT on Y228 KCS expired on 28 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 KCS done?
Y228 KCS was recorded at 118,769 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 4,775 miles a year.
Has Y228 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 KCS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y228 KCS 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 Y228 KCS find?
Y228 KCS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; vehicle underside and suspension heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection.

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