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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

A12 LNLMOT history

A12 LNL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2022.

A12 LNL silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2023
Mileage
153,580 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LNL was last recorded at 153,580 miles on 6 Feb 2022, 1,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,141 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,439 miles
Average per year
9,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,580 miles
  • 2021 – 152,141 miles
  • 2020 – 147,097 miles
  • 2018 – 142,136 miles
  • 2017 – 131,900 miles
  • 2016 – 128,092 miles
  • 2015 – 124,605 miles
  • 2014 – 120,532 miles
  • 2013 – 116,863 miles
  • 2012 – 106,366 miles
  • 2011 – 89,107 miles
  • 2010 – 70,097 miles
  • 2009 – 51,980 miles
  • 2008 – 34,170 miles
  • 2007 – 15,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,580 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,580 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,580 miles
    Test number
    814857723605
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,141 miles (+5,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,141 miles
    Test number
    490185408616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,097 miles (+4,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    147,097 miles
    Test number
    206477214629
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,136 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,136 miles
    Test number
    968652654744
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail142,136 miles (+10,236)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,136 miles
    Test number
    533253506884
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,900 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,900 miles
    Test number
    997410684646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,092 miles (+3,487)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,092 miles
    Test number
    638937707529
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable ns boot slight oil damping (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but sound
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance on minimum 16%
    • AdvisorySeats in boot missing

  8. Pass124,605 miles (+4,073)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,605 miles
    Test number
    348032875046
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NotePark brake effort low
    • NoteSlight oil leak from power steering rack

  9. Fail120,532 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,532 miles
    Test number
    289573474083
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass120,532 miles (+3,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,532 miles
    Test number
    307603974014
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass116,863 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,863 miles
    Test number
    176264873453
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail116,863 miles (+10,497)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,863 miles
    Test number
    518382473089
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass106,366 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,366 miles
    Test number
    496806032237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail106,363 miles (+17,256)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    278493032222
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake performance poor
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass89,107 miles (+19,010)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    476401341215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass70,097 miles (+18,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    444255330257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass51,980 miles (+17,810)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    450790149201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,170 miles (+18,885)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,170 miles
    Test number
    613020348238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,285 miles
    Test number
    510011247270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LNL

Does A12 LNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 LNL expired on 5 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 LNL?
The MOT on A12 LNL expired on 5 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 LNL done?
A12 LNL was recorded at 153,580 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2022, an average of 9,576 miles a year.
Has A12 LNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LNL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on A12 LNL 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 A12 LNL find?
A12 LNL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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