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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

LA02 PCUMOT history

LA02 PCU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 22 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2022.

LA02 PCU silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2023
Mileage
154,748 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA02 PCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2023
Latest MOT test
14 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA02 PCU was last recorded at 154,748 miles on 14 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,748 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,748 miles
  • 2021 – 150,950 miles
  • 2020 – 141,766 miles
  • 2019 – 126,100 miles
  • 2017 – 108,022 miles
  • 2016 – 100,838 miles
  • 2015 – 95,587 miles
  • 2014 – 90,188 miles
  • 2013 – 79,040 miles
  • 2011 – 72,945 miles
  • 2010 – 66,820 miles
  • 2009 – 62,809 miles
  • 2008 – 54,101 miles
  • 2007 – 45,050 miles
  • 2006 – 37,129 miles
  • 2005 – 29,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,748 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryChassis and underside of vehicle corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,748 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,748 miles
    Test number
    937936327720
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis and underside of vehicle corroded.

  2. Fail154,748 miles (+3,798)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,748 miles
    Test number
    494113222956
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at suspension arm mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis and underside of vehicle corroded.

  3. Pass150,950 miles (+9,184)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,950 miles
    Test number
    147257859093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,766 miles (+15,666)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    141,766 miles
    Test number
    171450890478
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,100 miles (+18,078)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,100 miles
    Test number
    570000944177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,022 miles (+7,184)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,022 miles
    Test number
    690010758105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,838 miles (+5,251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    195999652412
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass95,587 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,587 miles
    Test number
    157113796176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,188 miles (+4,587)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    256747414338
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in both track rods

  10. Pass85,601 miles (+6,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,601 miles
    Test number
    735246114041
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass79,040 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,040 miles
    Test number
    989148313039
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnderside of sills covered

  12. Fail79,038 miles (+6,093)10 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,038 miles
    Test number
    587090713037
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnderside of sills covered

  13. Pass72,945 miles (+88)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,945 miles
    Test number
    649600251209
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn rear axle brake pipe rusty

  14. Fail72,857 miles (+6,037)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,857 miles
    Test number
    176298131204
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn rear axle brake pipe rusty

  15. Pass66,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,820 miles
    Test number
    140613020265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,820 miles (+4,011)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,820 miles
    Test number
    701182520295
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail62,809 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    750705319234
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass62,809 miles (+8,708)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    924195719278
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass54,101 miles (+9,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    492413018251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass45,050 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    831436007213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,129 miles (+7,890)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,129 miles
    Test number
    752416506208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    29,239 miles
    Test number
    624477405250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,239 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,239 miles
    Test number
    100117305259
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

Questions about LA02 PCU

Does LA02 PCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA02 PCU expired on 13 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA02 PCU?
The MOT on LA02 PCU expired on 13 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA02 PCU done?
LA02 PCU was recorded at 154,748 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2022, an average of 7,471 miles a year.
Has LA02 PCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA02 PCU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LA02 PCU 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 LA02 PCU find?
LA02 PCU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner edge., and 5 more.

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