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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LA51 HFHMOT history

LA51 HFH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

LA51 HFH silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
118,254 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HFH was last recorded at 118,254 miles on 15 May 2024, 3,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,435 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,819 miles
Average per year
5,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,254 miles
  • 2023 – 114,435 miles
  • 2022 – 111,499 miles
  • 2021 – 105,041 miles
  • 2020 – 101,423 miles
  • 2019 – 96,202 miles
  • 2018 – 90,896 miles
  • 2017 – 87,285 miles
  • 2016 – 81,502 miles
  • 2015 – 75,270 miles
  • 2014 – 71,365 miles
  • 2013 – 67,115 miles
  • 2012 – 63,116 miles
  • 2011 – 58,631 miles
  • 2010 – 53,221 miles
  • 2009 – 45,373 miles
  • 2008 – 37,269 miles
  • 2007 – 30,490 miles
  • 2006 – 25,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,254 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    992582709788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,254 miles (+3,819)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    207488819964
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass114,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    487070551869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass114,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    133095951127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail114,435 miles (+2,936)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    103662268491
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass111,499 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,499 miles
    Test number
    443646820517
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 45 degree angle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,499 miles (+6,458)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,499 miles
    Test number
    377309487950
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 45 degree angle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,041 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,041 miles
    Test number
    389200790859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,423 miles (+5,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,423 miles
    Test number
    171891440162
    • AdvisoryFront 4 antiroll bar bushes have minor play
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  10. Pass96,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,202 miles
    Test number
    125642310057
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  11. Fail96,202 miles (+5,306)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,202 miles
    Test number
    291395072811
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  12. Pass90,896 miles (+3,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,896 miles
    Test number
    101920841482
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and starting to split
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner steering arm joints

  13. Pass87,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,285 miles
    Test number
    225797969248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,285 miles (+5,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,285 miles
    Test number
    847345213379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass81,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    935385055713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,502 miles (+6,232)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,502 miles
    Test number
    258368746306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close to limit

  17. Pass75,270 miles (+3,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,270 miles
    Test number
    318212005459
    • 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)

  18. Pass71,365 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    298431084131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail71,325 miles (+4,210)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,325 miles
    Test number
    335906874199
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass67,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    596176273152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,115 miles (+3,999)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    846656673184
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass63,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    799400182158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,116 miles (+4,485)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    715269972185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass58,631 miles (+5,410)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,631 miles
    Test number
    247411381496
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight wear front and rear discs
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear n/s front tyre

  25. Pass53,221 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    312404770176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,373 miles (+8,104)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,373 miles
    Test number
    253764679429
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres, treads scrubbing outer edges.

  27. Pass37,269 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    584091438187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,490 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,490 miles
    Test number
    893086887074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,818 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    320395296036
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads wearing inner edges

Questions about LA51 HFH

Does LA51 HFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 HFH expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HFH?
The MOT on LA51 HFH expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 HFH done?
LA51 HFH was recorded at 118,254 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 5,104 miles a year.
Has LA51 HFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HFH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 HFH 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 HFH find?
LA51 HFH passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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