Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
L55 AFLMOT history
L55 AFL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 133,530 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 AFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 AFL was last recorded at 133,530 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 133,495 miles · 11 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 7,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 133,530 miles
- 2022 – 132,862 miles
- 2021 – 127,240 miles
- 2020 – 124,441 miles
- 2019 – 114,015 miles
- 2018 – 105,024 miles
- 2016 – 91,857 miles
- 2015 – 76,591 miles
- 2014 – 69,205 miles
- 2013 – 59,331 miles
- 2012 – 47,828 miles
- 2011 – 37,744 miles
- 2010 – 31,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,530 miles
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear drive shafts corroded both sides
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,530 miles (+35)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 133,530 miles
- Test number
- 653246753524
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear drive shafts corroded both sides
Fail133,495 miles (+633)13 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,495 miles
- Test number
- 705239969084
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,862 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 132,862 miles
- Test number
- 758146733565
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail132,825 miles (+5,585)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,825 miles
- Test number
- 723117785201
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass127,240 miles (+2,799)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 127,240 miles
- Test number
- 726646757048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,441 miles (+10,426)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 124,441 miles
- Test number
- 898730193479
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,015 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 114,015 miles
- Test number
- 785113168684
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail113,994 miles (+8,970)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,994 miles
- Test number
- 762837569395
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front worn inner and outer
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
Pass105,024 miles (+960)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 105,024 miles
- Test number
- 862689429587
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail104,064 miles (+12,207)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,064 miles
- Test number
- 540220411469
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.56 mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) 25 mm (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3,1,e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen wiper blade is splitting/deteriorating (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating (1.1.C.1,e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger's seat has a child seat fitted (5.2,1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen wiper blade is splitting/deteriorating (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamps have 50% which do not illuminate when required (1.1.A.3,b)
Pass91,857 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 91,857 miles
- Test number
- 958940004245
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack knuckle has play at its fixing
Fail91,855 miles (+15,264)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,855 miles
- Test number
- 242238146697
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack knuckle has play at its fixing
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass76,591 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,591 miles
- Test number
- 875628905116
- 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)
Fail76,590 miles (+7,385)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,590 miles
- Test number
- 877317805187
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass69,205 miles (+9,874)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 69,205 miles
- Test number
- 857323664125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,331 miles (+11,503)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,331 miles
- Test number
- 187495973160
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,828 miles (+10,084)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 47,828 miles
- Test number
- 455522742127
- 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)
Pass37,744 miles (+735)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 37,744 miles
- Test number
- 927414761122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,009 miles (+5,520)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,009 miles
- Test number
- 656962961011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 31,489 miles
- Test number
- 543281870080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 AFL
- Does L55 AFL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L55 AFL expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L55 AFL?
- The MOT on L55 AFL expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L55 AFL done?
- L55 AFL was recorded at 133,530 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 7,335 miles a year.
- Has L55 AFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 AFL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L55 AFL 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 L55 AFL find?
- L55 AFL passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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