Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
LA51 BVMMOT history
LA51 BVM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,496 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 167,496 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,640 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 BVM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 BVM was last recorded at 167,496 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 3,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 164,412 miles · 9 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,084 miles
- Average per year
- 7,640 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 167,496 miles
- 2021 – 164,412 miles
- 2019 – 161,182 miles
- 2018 – 156,040 miles
- 2017 – 151,885 miles
- 2016 – 147,765 miles
- 2015 – 143,718 miles
- 2014 – 141,186 miles
- 2013 – 138,918 miles
- 2012 – 133,323 miles
- 2011 – 129,305 miles
- 2010 – 119,630 miles
- 2009 – 99,730 miles
- 2008 – 75,671 miles
- 2007 – 46,935 miles
- 2006 – 40,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,496 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undercovers fitted
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.
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,496 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 167,496 miles
- Test number
- 505900166257
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undercovers fitted
Fail167,496 miles (+3,084)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,496 miles
- Test number
- 673835051323
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undercovers fitted
Pass164,412 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 164,412 miles
- Test number
- 106498648772
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Fail164,412 miles (+3,230)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,412 miles
- Test number
- 792966918809
- Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Pass161,182 miles (+5,142)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 161,182 miles
- Test number
- 341110095864
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,040 miles (+4,155)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 156,040 miles
- Test number
- 333593545279
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,885 miles (+4,120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 151,885 miles
- Test number
- 503077145237
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass147,765 miles (+4,047)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 147,765 miles
- Test number
- 538740850134
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass143,718 miles (+2,532)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 143,718 miles
- Test number
- 635720892437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,186 miles (+2,268)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 141,186 miles
- Test number
- 958728094233
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,918 miles (+5,595)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 138,918 miles
- Test number
- 336349293264
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass133,323 miles (+4,018)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 133,323 miles
- Test number
- 687899992298
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass129,305 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 129,305 miles
- Test number
- 248790791227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,301 miles (+9,671)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,301 miles
- Test number
- 528766381299
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass119,630 miles (+19,900)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 119,630 miles
- Test number
- 214712100390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,730 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,730 miles
- Test number
- 173529399260
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass99,730 miles (+24,059)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 99,730 miles
- Test number
- 531649699255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,671 miles (+28,736)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 75,671 miles
- Test number
- 862077488253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,935 miles (+728)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,935 miles
- Test number
- 391905807246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 46,207 miles
- Test number
- 811054227064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,207 miles (+6,167)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,207 miles
- Test number
- 722564827061
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass40,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 40,040 miles
- Test number
- 762583536043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,034 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,034 miles
- Test number
- 463133336020
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Questions about LA51 BVM
- Does LA51 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 BVM expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 BVM?
- The MOT on LA51 BVM expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 BVM done?
- LA51 BVM was recorded at 167,496 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 7,640 miles a year.
- Has LA51 BVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 BVM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LA51 BVM 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 BVM find?
- LA51 BVM passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both; engine cover/undercovers fitted.
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