Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
LA51 BVHMOT history
LA51 BVH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 135,898 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,761 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 BVH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 BVH was last recorded at 135,898 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 135,846 miles · 17 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 52 miles
- Average per year
- 4,761 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 135,898 miles
- 2022 – 119,153 miles
- 2021 – 114,187 miles
- 2019 – 110,280 miles
- 2018 – 108,760 miles
- 2017 – 106,344 miles
- 2016 – 102,068 miles
- 2013 – 99,960 miles
- 2012 – 96,897 miles
- 2011 – 92,145 miles
- 2010 – 88,898 miles
- 2009 – 84,032 miles
- 2008 – 74,778 miles
- 2007 – 63,408 miles
- 2006 – 52,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,898 miles
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,898 miles (+52)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 135,898 miles
- Test number
- 727334108872
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,846 miles (+16,693)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,846 miles
- Test number
- 436704043746
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,153 miles (+104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 119,153 miles
- Test number
- 846043135910
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail119,049 miles (+4,862)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,049 miles
- Test number
- 313113014302
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,187 miles (+3,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 114,187 miles
- Test number
- 422603351471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,280 miles (+1,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 110,280 miles
- Test number
- 245290334987
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,760 miles (+2,416)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,760 miles
- Test number
- 756692948451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,344 miles (+4,276)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 106,344 miles
- Test number
- 116293524779
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass102,068 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 102,068 miles
- Test number
- 891538538413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,066 miles (+2,106)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,066 miles
- Test number
- 131249100032
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back axel (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass99,960 miles (+3,063)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 99,960 miles
- Test number
- 599361933336
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass96,897 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 96,897 miles
- Test number
- 575507212109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail96,897 miles (+4,752)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,897 miles
- Test number
- 236185312425
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass92,145 miles (+3,247)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 92,145 miles
- Test number
- 567341311177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,898 miles (+4,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 88,898 miles
- Test number
- 850420810127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,032 miles (+9,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 84,032 miles
- Test number
- 342131719142
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,778 miles (+11,370)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 74,778 miles
- Test number
- 651581498014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,408 miles (+11,054)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 63,408 miles
- Test number
- 331366137025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 52,354 miles
- Test number
- 912767236043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 BVH
- Does LA51 BVH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 BVH expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 BVH?
- The MOT on LA51 BVH expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 BVH done?
- LA51 BVH was recorded at 135,898 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
- Has LA51 BVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 BVH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 BVH 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 LA51 BVH find?
- LA51 BVH passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly chafed; nearside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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