Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc
LA55 ERLMOT history
LA55 ERL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 11 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 134,467 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 ERL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 11 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 ERL was last recorded at 134,467 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 8,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,005 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,462 miles
- Average per year
- 7,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,467 miles
- 2025 – 126,005 miles
- 2024 – 118,393 miles
- 2023 – 111,021 miles
- 2021 – 100,519 miles
- 2020 – 92,629 miles
- 2019 – 89,629 miles
- 2018 – 84,327 miles
- 2017 – 78,364 miles
- 2016 – 69,995 miles
- 2015 – 61,578 miles
- 2014 – 47,796 miles
- 2013 – 37,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,467 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,467 miles (+8,462)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 134,467 miles
- Test number
- 708545986268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,005 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 126,005 miles
- Test number
- 329253378073
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,001 miles (+7,608)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,001 miles
- Test number
- 133706357674
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,393 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 118,393 miles
- Test number
- 309468563596
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail118,393 miles (+7,372)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,393 miles
- Test number
- 350730895860
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass111,021 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 111,021 miles
- Test number
- 318451151553
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail111,019 miles (+10,500)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,019 miles
- Test number
- 808010810848
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,519 miles (+7,890)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 100,519 miles
- Test number
- 478848949700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,629 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 92,629 miles
- Test number
- 232533359962
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,629 miles (+5,302)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,629 miles
- Test number
- 380938062397
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (above rear subframe) (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,327 miles (+5,963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 84,327 miles
- Test number
- 596664208859
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,364 miles (+8,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 78,364 miles
- Test number
- 260172344786
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNo emissions detected
Pass69,995 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 69,995 miles
- Test number
- 323308132030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,990 miles (+8,412)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,990 miles
- Test number
- 314456849846
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass61,578 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 61,578 miles
- Test number
- 838528121288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leaks
Fail61,574 miles (+13,778)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,574 miles
- Test number
- 973550630358
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leaks
Pass47,796 miles (+10,393)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 47,796 miles
- Test number
- 276495934146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,403 miles
- Test number
- 985192173180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 ERL
- Does LA55 ERL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 ERL is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 ERL?
- The MOT on LA55 ERL is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 ERL done?
- LA55 ERL was recorded at 134,467 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,364 miles a year.
- Has LA55 ERL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 ERL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA55 ERL 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 LA55 ERL find?
- LA55 ERL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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