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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LA51 YRXMOT history

LA51 YRX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LA51 YRX blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,904 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YRX was last recorded at 128,904 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,941 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,963 miles
Average per year
5,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,904 miles
  • 2024 – 122,941 miles
  • 2023 – 115,736 miles
  • 2022 – 110,114 miles
  • 2021 – 102,607 miles
  • 2020 – 94,090 miles
  • 2019 – 86,032 miles
  • 2018 – 74,683 miles
  • 2017 – 69,287 miles
  • 2016 – 65,941 miles
  • 2014 – 61,497 miles
  • 2013 – 59,419 miles
  • 2012 – 56,882 miles
  • 2011 – 55,565 miles
  • 2010 – 53,371 miles
  • 2009 – 44,162 miles
  • 2008 – 36,146 miles
  • 2007 – 31,603 miles
  • 2006 – 26,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,904 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,904 miles (+5,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,904 miles
    Test number
    650456521565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass122,941 miles (+7,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,941 miles
    Test number
    181479361949
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,736 miles (+5,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,736 miles
    Test number
    284707957272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,114 miles (+7,507)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,114 miles
    Test number
    280647782749
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,607 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    803010897996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail102,605 miles (+8,515)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,605 miles
    Test number
    867734303292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,090 miles (+8,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    939901587403
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,032 miles (+11,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    720135165783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,683 miles
    Test number
    941688174572
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail74,683 miles (+5,396)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,683 miles
    Test number
    740127688326
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass69,287 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,287 miles
    Test number
    349205965807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,247 miles (+3,306)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,247 miles
    Test number
    114514191267
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  13. Pass65,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,941 miles
    Test number
    789235836296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,941 miles (+4,444)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,941 miles
    Test number
    332242657040
    • FailureCentre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass61,497 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,497 miles
    Test number
    457913044487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,419 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,419 miles
    Test number
    479924143362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,882 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    319858842390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,565 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    277737341386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,371 miles (+9,209)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    564587330359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,162 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,162 miles
    Test number
    864318949350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,146 miles (+4,543)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    913378248388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre brakelight inoperative

  22. Pass31,603 miles (+5,344)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,603 miles
    Test number
    394237647359
    • NoteFront number plate crack on corner
    • NoteGear box coller hose leaks oil

  23. Pass26,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,259 miles
    Test number
    542544326142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 YRX

Does LA51 YRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 YRX is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YRX?
The MOT on LA51 YRX is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 YRX done?
LA51 YRX was recorded at 128,904 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
Has LA51 YRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YRX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 YRX 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 YRX find?
LA51 YRX passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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