Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc
52 SOUMOT history
52 SOU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 89,695 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 52 SOU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 12 Aug 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
52 SOU was last recorded at 89,695 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 89,695 miles · 15 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,695 miles
- 2025 – 82,893 miles
- 2024 – 78,885 miles
- 2023 – 73,514 miles
- 2022 – 68,417 miles
- 2021 – 62,463 miles
- 2019 – 42,217 miles
- 2018 – 36,517 miles
- 2017 – 30,805 miles
- 2016 – 21,841 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,695 miles
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tail lamp lens damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 9 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,695 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 89,695 miles
- Test number
- 236613367829
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tail lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
Fail89,695 miles (+6,802)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,695 miles
- Test number
- 874951349585
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (brake pad warning light on dash ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tail lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
Pass82,893 miles (+4,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 82,893 miles
- Test number
- 681090935814
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass78,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,885 miles
- Test number
- 109279025092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,885 miles (+5,371)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,885 miles
- Test number
- 520805793500
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass73,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 73,514 miles
- Test number
- 708751420990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,514 miles (+5,097)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,514 miles
- Test number
- 314022621164
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
Pass68,417 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 68,417 miles
- Test number
- 644773585300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail68,417 miles (+5,954)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,417 miles
- Test number
- 780257076246
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass62,463 miles (+20,246)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 62,463 miles
- Test number
- 618311428981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,217 miles (+5,700)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 42,217 miles
- Test number
- 473213220200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge keep check on (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 keep close check on (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,517 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 36,517 miles
- Test number
- 659751672152
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass30,805 miles (+8,964)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 30,805 miles
- Test number
- 286308028179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,841 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 21,841 miles
- Test number
- 450571457017
- 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)
Fail21,841 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,841 miles
- Test number
- 185468576747
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- 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)
Questions about 52 SOU
- What vehicle is registration 52 SOU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 52 SOU on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Aug 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 52 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 52 SOU is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 52 SOU?
- The MOT on 52 SOU is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 52 SOU done?
- 52 SOU was recorded at 89,695 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 6,888 miles a year.
- Has 52 SOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 52 SOU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on 52 SOU 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 52 SOU find?
- 52 SOU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front outer anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides; offside rear outer tail lamp lens damaged; plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection.
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