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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LA51 HFSMOT history

LA51 HFS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

LA51 HFS silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
118,707 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HFS
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
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HFS was last recorded at 118,707 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,707 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,707 miles
  • 2021 – 116,571 miles
  • 2020 – 114,450 miles
  • 2019 – 113,278 miles
  • 2018 – 108,662 miles
  • 2017 – 105,731 miles
  • 2016 – 103,184 miles
  • 2015 – 100,390 miles
  • 2014 – 96,131 miles
  • 2013 – 92,027 miles
  • 2012 – 87,789 miles
  • 2011 – 82,541 miles
  • 2010 – 76,319 miles
  • 2009 – 70,408 miles
  • 2008 – 63,427 miles
  • 2007 – 56,650 miles
  • 2006 – 49,820 miles
  • 2005 – 42,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,707 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,707 miles
    Test number
    644045038271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,707 miles (+2,136)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,707 miles
    Test number
    837601243833
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,571 miles
    Test number
    973827158945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail116,571 miles (+2,121)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,571 miles
    Test number
    400245343449
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,450 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,450 miles
    Test number
    487803350668
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail114,450 miles (+1,172)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,450 miles
    Test number
    350982102299
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass113,278 miles (+4,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,278 miles
    Test number
    795468008719
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass108,662 miles (+2,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,662 miles
    Test number
    381205176977
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes from front to rear & across rear beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass105,731 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,731 miles
    Test number
    792206375041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,184 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,184 miles
    Test number
    426125943822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,390 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,390 miles
    Test number
    493067559051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,131 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    597710464289
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Fail96,131 miles (+4,104)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    485869254281
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass92,027 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,027 miles
    Test number
    118453953209
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail92,027 miles (+4,238)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,027 miles
    Test number
    536363653280
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass87,789 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,789 miles
    Test number
    586372562295
    • NoteOsf fog lamp insecure

  17. Fail87,780 miles (+5,239)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    389511262421
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOsf fog lamp insecure

  18. Fail82,541 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,541 miles
    Test number
    127047231210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMinor cut to osf tyre sidewall

  19. Pass82,541 miles (+6,222)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,541 miles
    Test number
    368807331263
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMinor cut to osf tyre sidewall

  20. Pass76,319 miles (+5,911)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,319 miles
    Test number
    761829030228
    • NoteRear indicator bulbs colour fading
    • NoteScrew missing from rear mumber plate fixings (plate still seured by 3 screws)

  21. Pass70,408 miles (+6,981)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,408 miles
    Test number
    732140029295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,427 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,427 miles
    Test number
    110468518259
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass63,427 miles (+6,777)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,427 miles
    Test number
    800348818253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,650 miles (+6,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    981880727246
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass49,820 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,820 miles
    Test number
    572007746264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    833711155215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 HFS

Does LA51 HFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 HFS expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HFS?
The MOT on LA51 HFS expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 HFS done?
LA51 HFS was recorded at 118,707 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 4,425 miles a year.
Has LA51 HFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HFS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 HFS 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 HFS find?
LA51 HFS passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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