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Mercedes-Benz ML

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

L55 CAVMOT history

L55 CAV is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2022
Mileage
158,133 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 CAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 CAV was last recorded at 158,133 miles on 16 Aug 2022, 8,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,750 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
8,383 miles
Average per year
6,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,133 miles
  • 2021 – 149,750 miles
  • 2019 – 139,292 miles
  • 2018 – 136,161 miles
  • 2016 – 117,559 miles
  • 2015 – 116,959 miles
  • 2014 – 115,330 miles
  • 2013 – 114,095 miles
  • 2012 – 104,713 miles
  • 2011 – 102,345 miles
  • 2010 – 89,801 miles
  • 2009 – 78,030 miles
  • 2008 – 72,027 miles
  • 2007 – 66,234 miles
  • 2006 – 60,840 miles
  • 2005 – 57,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,133 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP Light illuminated on dashboard (7.12 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Four exhaust boxes at least one or more a catalytic converter have been welded on a seam indicating they have previously been cut open (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear seats folded down with items on top obscuring seat belts
  • AdvisoryRear wiper defective
  • AdvisoryReversing light inoperative but vehicle predates the rule

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,133 miles (+8,383)10 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,133 miles
    Test number
    137255568455
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP Light illuminated on dashboard (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Four exhaust boxes at least one or more a catalytic converter have been welded on a seam indicating they have previously been cut open (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down with items on top obscuring seat belts
    • AdvisoryRear wiper defective
    • AdvisoryReversing light inoperative but vehicle predates the rule

  2. Pass149,750 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,750 miles
    Test number
    915296312118
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail149,750 miles (+10,458)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,750 miles
    Test number
    422958038278
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing one bolt missing off all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,292 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,292 miles
    Test number
    870915414382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail139,255 miles (+3,094)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,255 miles
    Test number
    294196076514
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass136,161 miles (+18,602)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,161 miles
    Test number
    986137695525
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside has surface rust

  7. Pass117,559 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,559 miles
    Test number
    359397159623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,959 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,959 miles
    Test number
    359489555182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,958 miles (+1,628)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    369237945150
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass115,330 miles (+1,235)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    355987324161
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake pedal spongy
    • NoteO/s/f brake has slight bind

  11. Pass114,095 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,095 miles
    Test number
    285270543176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,087 miles (+9,374)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    736164333161
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass104,713 miles (+2,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,713 miles
    Test number
    716549922115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass102,345 miles (+12,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,345 miles
    Test number
    226325621133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,801 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,801 miles
    Test number
    680035220110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,797 miles (+11,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,797 miles
    Test number
    623734120190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass78,030 miles (+6,003)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,030 miles
    Test number
    724615719136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePermanent 4WD. unable to carry out roller brake test - decelerometer test done. result PASS
    • NoteSlight weep from gearbox oil cooler high pressure pipe

  18. Pass72,027 miles (+92)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    371116838154
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r bottom ball joint

  19. Fail71,935 miles (+5,701)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,935 miles
    Test number
    273343238144
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r bottom ball joint

  20. Pass66,234 miles (+5,394)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,234 miles
    Test number
    234042727168
    • NoteCut on o/s outer side wall (recomend renew tyre)

  21. Pass60,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    202493846189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,840 miles (+3,362)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    593402546121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass57,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    57,478 miles
    Test number
    450775515331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 CAV

Does L55 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 CAV expired on 23 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 CAV?
The MOT on L55 CAV expired on 23 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 CAV done?
L55 CAV was recorded at 158,133 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2022, an average of 6,005 miles a year.
Has L55 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 CAV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 CAV 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 CAV find?
L55 CAV failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2022 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light illuminated on dashboard; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 22 more.

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