No, KT53 KTL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for KT53 KTL?

The MOT for KT53 KTL is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of KT53 KTL?

The recorded mileage for KT53 KTL is 113,479 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is KT53 KTL ULEZ compliant?

No, KT53 KTL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Mercedes ML 2.7L Diesel · KT53 KTL

KT53 KTL

2004 Mercedes ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2004. Recorded mileage 113,479 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MERCEDES ML
Year / Origin: 2004 · Northampton
MOT Status: Valid until 16/03/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 113,479 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/03/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 113,479 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2004
Engine: 2688cc

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KT53 KTL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
113,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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KT53 KTL Mileage History

07/12/2021102,556 mi
31/01/2023112,091 mi+9,535 mi
31/01/2023112,091 mi
02/03/2024112,395 mi+304 mi
17/03/2025113,479 mi+1,084 mi

Average of roughly 3,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KT53 KTL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 01:20

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes Ml (KT53 KTL) between December 2021 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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