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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

LB51 ODUMOT history

LB51 ODU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
163,467 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ODU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ODU was last recorded at 163,467 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 2,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,496 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,971 miles
Average per year
3,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,467 miles
  • 2024 – 160,496 miles
  • 2023 – 158,344 miles
  • 2022 – 157,346 miles
  • 2021 – 156,482 miles
  • 2020 – 155,037 miles
  • 2019 – 154,257 miles
  • 2018 – 152,683 miles
  • 2017 – 151,078 miles
  • 2016 – 150,257 miles
  • 2015 – 149,422 miles
  • 2014 – 147,639 miles
  • 2013 – 143,970 miles
  • 2012 – 140,795 miles
  • 2011 – 135,906 miles
  • 2010 – 127,275 miles
  • 2009 – 115,475 miles
  • 2008 – 104,975 miles
  • 2007 – 95,662 miles
  • 2006 – 85,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,467 miles
  • AdvisoryAll underside covered in age related corrosion

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,467 miles (+2,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    163,467 miles
    Test number
    775368740515
    • AdvisoryAll underside covered in age related corrosion

  2. Pass160,496 miles (+2,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,496 miles
    Test number
    325511605413
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ALL UNDERSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,344 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,344 miles
    Test number
    944847870319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,346 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,346 miles
    Test number
    573007543301
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass156,482 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,482 miles
    Test number
    231861173787
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,470 miles (+1,433)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,470 miles
    Test number
    651863551877
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,037 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,037 miles
    Test number
    443666639579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,257 miles
    Test number
    493545976978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail154,257 miles (+1,574)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,257 miles
    Test number
    566068733097
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass152,683 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,683 miles
    Test number
    524643750288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass151,078 miles (+821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    151,078 miles
    Test number
    245712890471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass150,257 miles (+835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    150,257 miles
    Test number
    228718925381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass149,422 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    149,422 miles
    Test number
    748505183434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass147,639 miles (+3,669)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    147,639 miles
    Test number
    558109444309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight movement detected from n/s/f steering arm

  15. Pass143,970 miles (+3,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,970 miles
    Test number
    698403753225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass140,795 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    140,795 miles
    Test number
    976693462204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,906 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    135,906 miles
    Test number
    237271691284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,275 miles (+407)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    127,275 miles
    Test number
    401461900423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers deteriorating

  19. Fail126,868 miles (+11,393)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,868 miles
    Test number
    890297380226
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers deteriorating

  20. Pass115,475 miles (+10,500)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    115,475 miles
    Test number
    222065159420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCherrised plates seen in boot

  21. Pass104,975 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,975 miles
    Test number
    424998848112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCherrished plates seen in boot

  22. Fail104,975 miles (+9,313)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,975 miles
    Test number
    920878048185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCherrished plates seen in boot

  23. Pass95,662 miles (+9,729)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    821652257134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,933 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,933 miles
    Test number
    533165346103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB51 ODU

Does LB51 ODU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 ODU is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ODU?
The MOT on LB51 ODU is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 ODU done?
LB51 ODU was recorded at 163,467 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,994 miles a year.
Has LB51 ODU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ODU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 ODU 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 ODU find?
LB51 ODU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: all underside covered in age related corrosion.

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