Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc
LB51 HVCMOT history
LB51 HVC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 11 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 58,416 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 58,416 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,368 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 HVC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 HVC was last recorded at 58,416 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 58,296 miles · 1 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 120 miles
- Average per year
- 3,368 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 58,416 miles
- 2024 – 58,296 miles
- 2023 – 58,155 miles
- 2022 – 56,464 miles
- 2021 – 54,150 miles
- 2020 – 50,668 miles
- 2019 – 47,104 miles
- 2018 – 43,895 miles
- 2017 – 39,159 miles
- 2016 – 37,827 miles
- 2015 – 36,184 miles
- 2014 – 31,277 miles
- 2013 – 29,807 miles
- 2012 – 25,582 miles
- 2011 – 23,171 miles
- 2010 – 13,799 miles
- 2009 – 4,753 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,416 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront headlamps hazy
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated
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, 2022–2023
Centre brake light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,416 miles (+120)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 58,416 miles
- Test number
- 608059038296
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront headlamps hazy
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated
Pass58,296 miles (+141)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 58,296 miles
- Test number
- 818234946834
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass58,155 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 58,155 miles
- Test number
- 500405112897
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
Fail58,154 miles (+1,690)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,154 miles
- Test number
- 374862645186
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
Pass56,464 miles (+2,314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 56,464 miles
- Test number
- 178730194750
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,150 miles (+3,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 54,150 miles
- Test number
- 815243177112
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter wearing
- AdvisoryOffside steering arm has slight play
Pass50,668 miles (+3,564)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 50,668 miles
- Test number
- 979804203334
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass47,104 miles (+3,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 47,104 miles
- Test number
- 257946623879
- AdvisoryNearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating
Pass43,895 miles (+4,736)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 43,895 miles
- Test number
- 994269586208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,159 miles (+1,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 39,159 miles
- Test number
- 714309150963
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass37,827 miles (+1,643)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 37,827 miles
- Test number
- 986456372657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,184 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,184 miles
- Test number
- 326833025426
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass36,184 miles (+4,907)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 36,184 miles
- Test number
- 579753625241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,277 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 31,277 miles
- Test number
- 797623114299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,277 miles (+1,470)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,277 miles
- Test number
- 265593814254
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass29,807 miles (+4,225)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 29,807 miles
- Test number
- 897170323231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,582 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 25,582 miles
- Test number
- 226737782462
- NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyre wearing thin on edges
- NoteOil leak
Fail25,582 miles (+2,411)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,582 miles
- Test number
- 275647082175
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyre wearing thin on edges
- NoteOil leak
Pass23,171 miles (+9,372)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,171 miles
- Test number
- 568917421203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,799 miles (+9,046)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 13,799 miles
- Test number
- 701320750221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 4,753 miles
- Test number
- 541260859233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 HVC
- Does LB51 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 HVC expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 HVC?
- The MOT on LB51 HVC expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 HVC done?
- LB51 HVC was recorded at 58,416 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 3,368 miles a year.
- Has LB51 HVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 HVC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB51 HVC 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 HVC find?
- LB51 HVC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamps hazy; offside mirror glass deteriorated.
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