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KV57 VVM

2007 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,264 mi
Last recorded158,264 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes Ml92,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 VVM
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 158,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight aims poor

Pass 12 Feb 2024 154,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 147,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front bulbs, may need replacing. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around inner chassi rail (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine undertray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 140,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front around chassi rail corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine undertray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, should clean.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 140,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front around chassi rail corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine undertray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished, should clean.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 134,255 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 128,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 117,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 111,139 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of various parts

Fail 30 Jan 2017 111,139 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of various parts

Pass 7 Dec 2016 109,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,002 miles

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Nov 2015 96,577 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,950 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,384 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,690 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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KV57 VVM is a 2007 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 92,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV57 VVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV57 VVM registered?

KV57 VVM is a 2007 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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