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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

LA51 SOEMOT history

LA51 SOE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 11 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 169,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LA51 SOE blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
169,587 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 SOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 SOE was last recorded at 169,587 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,578 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,587 miles
  • 2025 – 169,473 miles
  • 2024 – 154,461 miles
  • 2023 – 151,915 miles
  • 2022 – 147,126 miles
  • 2021 – 142,729 miles
  • 2020 – 137,449 miles
  • 2019 – 130,307 miles
  • 2018 – 123,122 miles
  • 2017 – 117,995 miles
  • 2016 – 115,312 miles
  • 2015 – 112,522 miles
  • 2014 – 104,819 miles
  • 2013 – 96,250 miles
  • 2012 – 87,537 miles
  • 2011 – 83,562 miles
  • 2010 – 78,389 miles
  • 2009 – 70,773 miles
  • 2008 – 60,684 miles
  • 2007 – 50,177 miles
  • 2006 – 39,882 miles
  • 2005 – 29,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,587 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,587 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    169,587 miles
    Test number
    616503494947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,578 miles (+105)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,578 miles
    Test number
    474603798132
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail169,473 miles (+15,012)5 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,473 miles
    Test number
    977888055346
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel leak coming from the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass154,461 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,461 miles
    Test number
    116007527759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,450 miles (+2,535)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,450 miles
    Test number
    736339074963
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass151,915 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,915 miles
    Test number
    208935197033
    • 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))

  7. Pass147,126 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,126 miles
    Test number
    355406807659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,091 miles (+4,362)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,091 miles
    Test number
    520813820258
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,729 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,729 miles
    Test number
    620953099410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,449 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,449 miles
    Test number
    774049749452
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail137,424 miles (+7,117)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,424 miles
    Test number
    681491856376
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass130,307 miles (+7,185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,307 miles
    Test number
    107975652226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes slightly worn

  13. Pass123,122 miles (+5,127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,122 miles
    Test number
    243619564512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass117,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    190238463024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail117,995 miles (+2,683)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    857903958347
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass115,312 miles (+2,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    453504092309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail112,522 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,522 miles
    Test number
    198604345019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass112,522 miles (+7,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,522 miles
    Test number
    646654145047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass104,819 miles (+19)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,819 miles
    Test number
    127951254060
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

  20. Fail104,800 miles (+8,550)6 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,800 miles
    Test number
    387108244052
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

  21. Pass96,250 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    226987643081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    199522352004
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail87,537 miles (+3,975)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    289458442068
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass83,562 miles (+5,173)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,562 miles
    Test number
    378656291063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass78,389 miles (+7,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,389 miles
    Test number
    254902010483
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass70,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,773 miles
    Test number
    152365589200
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail70,773 miles (+10,089)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,773 miles
    Test number
    212935889296
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass60,684 miles (+10,507)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    840619488280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,177 miles (+10,295)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,177 miles
    Test number
    204543187284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,882 miles (+10,558)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,882 miles
    Test number
    712600596240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass29,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,324 miles
    Test number
    144062095270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 SOE

Does LA51 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 SOE is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 SOE?
The MOT on LA51 SOE is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 SOE done?
LA51 SOE was recorded at 169,587 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,922 miles a year.
Has LA51 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 SOE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 SOE 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 SOE find?
LA51 SOE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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