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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

LB51 HFYMOT history

LB51 HFY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,692 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HFY was last recorded at 109,692 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,440 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
252 miles
Average per year
4,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,692 miles
  • 2025 – 109,440 miles
  • 2024 – 105,735 miles
  • 2023 – 103,529 miles
  • 2022 – 100,301 miles
  • 2021 – 96,067 miles
  • 2020 – 91,522 miles
  • 2019 – 87,448 miles
  • 2018 – 82,268 miles
  • 2017 – 78,269 miles
  • 2016 – 78,257 miles
  • 2014 – 74,296 miles
  • 2013 – 69,943 miles
  • 2012 – 66,667 miles
  • 2011 – 59,799 miles
  • 2010 – 55,631 miles
  • 2009 – 50,599 miles
  • 2008 – 46,187 miles
  • 2007 – 40,844 miles
  • 2006 – 27,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,692 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Callipars are not the same but not effecting braking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes are slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,692 miles (+252)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,692 miles
    Test number
    165358482659
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail109,440 miles (+3,705)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,440 miles
    Test number
    695766961537
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass105,735 miles (+83)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    404752739342
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail105,652 miles (+2,123)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,652 miles
    Test number
    108911547518
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both units (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever to switch is broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All o/s indicators (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass103,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,529 miles
    Test number
    252268842704
    • AdvisoryFront Callipars are not the same but not effecting braking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators are faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail103,529 miles (+3,228)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,529 miles
    Test number
    253409551790
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Callipars are not the same but not effecting braking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators are faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass100,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,301 miles
    Test number
    887612823537
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail100,301 miles (+4,234)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,301 miles
    Test number
    942974627583
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass96,067 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,067 miles
    Test number
    166153700630
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail96,005 miles (+4,483)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    915762246734
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass91,522 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,522 miles
    Test number
    871431689827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,448 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,448 miles
    Test number
    535980319362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    743645625369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,268 miles (+3,999)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    139733435057
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass78,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    444208940490
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyer outher wall slight crack
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc slight worn and pitted

  16. Fail78,269 miles (+12)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    785693746632
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyer outher wall slight crack
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc slight worn and pitted

  17. Fail78,257 miles (+3,961)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    644997246881
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches have corrosion

  18. Pass74,296 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    285018074407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    728593273174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,943 miles (+3,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    675882673174
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,667 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    496681882149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,799 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,799 miles
    Test number
    309398161170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,631 miles (+5,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    110376670166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,599 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,599 miles
    Test number
    650917379166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,187 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    703627178126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,844 miles (+13,441)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,844 miles
    Test number
    133240187126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,403 miles
    Test number
    452797276164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HFY

Does LB51 HFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HFY is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HFY?
The MOT on LB51 HFY is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 HFY done?
LB51 HFY was recorded at 109,692 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,211 miles a year.
Has LB51 HFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HFY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 HFY 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 LB51 HFY find?
LB51 HFY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 2 more.

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