Mercedes-Benz ML
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc
LA55 XEMMOT history
LA55 XEM is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 113,657 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 87 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 XEM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 XEM was last recorded at 113,657 miles on 7 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Aug 2014: 74,699 miles, lower than 112,694 miles on 23 Aug 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 113,657 miles · 28 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 87 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 113,657 miles
- 2023 – 108,190 miles
- 2022 – 107,349 miles
- 2021 – 106,425 miles
- 2020 – 105,111 miles
- 2019 – 102,463 miles
- 2018 – 99,601 miles
- 2017 – 95,222 miles
- 2016 – 88,732 miles
- 2015 – 81,564 miles
- 2014 – 74,699 miles
- 2013 – 112,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,657 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,657 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 113,657 miles
- Test number
- 803192515549
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,657 miles (+5,467)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,657 miles
- Test number
- 188168744001
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,190 miles (+841)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 108,190 miles
- Test number
- 783367935511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,349 miles (+924)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 107,349 miles
- Test number
- 218546807995
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Pass106,425 miles (+1,314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 106,425 miles
- Test number
- 650461673428
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass105,111 miles (+2,648)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 105,111 miles
- Test number
- 524637201536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,463 miles (+2,862)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 102,463 miles
- Test number
- 972442496854
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,601 miles (+202)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 99,601 miles
- Test number
- 503532994251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,399 miles (+4,177)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,399 miles
- Test number
- 540429275648
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 95,222 miles
- Test number
- 592655079602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,204 miles (+6,472)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,204 miles
- Test number
- 350543148104
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass88,732 miles (+7,168)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 88,732 miles
- Test number
- 624593600278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,564 miles (+6,865)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 81,564 miles
- Test number
- 318533025424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine Management Light Illuminated
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass74,699 miles (-37,995)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 74,699 miles
- Test number
- 645965924257
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine Management light indicates a fault.
Pass112,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 112,694 miles
- Test number
- 997215233296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 XEM
- Does LA55 XEM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 XEM expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 XEM?
- The MOT on LA55 XEM expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 XEM done?
- LA55 XEM was recorded at 113,657 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2024, an average of 87 miles a year.
- Has LA55 XEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 XEM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA55 XEM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA55 XEM find?
- LA55 XEM passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive slight leak.
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