Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc
LB51 RZAMOT history
LB51 RZA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,677 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 115,677 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 RZA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 RZA was last recorded at 115,677 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 4,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 111,438 miles · 23 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,239 miles
- Average per year
- 5,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,677 miles
- 2023 – 111,438 miles
- 2022 – 103,131 miles
- 2021 – 97,843 miles
- 2020 – 95,028 miles
- 2019 – 91,955 miles
- 2018 – 88,964 miles
- 2017 – 84,405 miles
- 2016 – 81,496 miles
- 2015 – 78,866 miles
- 2014 – 77,157 miles
- 2013 – 75,238 miles
- 2012 – 72,777 miles
- 2011 – 67,224 miles
- 2010 – 61,400 miles
- 2008 – 45,448 miles
- 2007 – 33,704 miles
- 2006 – 19,277 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,677 miles
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive old seepage from engine and steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,677 miles (+4,239)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,677 miles
- Test number
- 778901573322
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive old seepage from engine and steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass111,438 miles (+8,307)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 111,438 miles
- Test number
- 931881043184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass103,131 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 103,131 miles
- Test number
- 387679652874
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear frame (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail103,131 miles (+5,288)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,131 miles
- Test number
- 770149915100
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear frame (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,843 miles (+2,815)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 97,843 miles
- Test number
- 370083382181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,028 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 95,028 miles
- Test number
- 793974430383
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes slightly loose
Fail95,028 miles (+3,073)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,028 miles
- Test number
- 344604285563
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes slightly loose
Pass91,955 miles (+2,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 91,955 miles
- Test number
- 136201095294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTransmission pipe slightly loose ok at time of test
Pass88,964 miles (+4,559)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 88,964 miles
- Test number
- 339997223634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,405 miles (+2,909)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 84,405 miles
- Test number
- 728685815170
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,496 miles (+2,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 81,496 miles
- Test number
- 477355132287
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass78,866 miles (+1,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 78,866 miles
- Test number
- 882092329920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,157 miles (+1,919)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 77,157 miles
- Test number
- 326519284439
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre cut on side wall
Pass75,238 miles (+2,461)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 75,238 miles
- Test number
- 186397083245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,777 miles (+5,553)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 72,777 miles
- Test number
- 559213892282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,224 miles (+5,824)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 67,224 miles
- Test number
- 365514481452
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,400 miles (+1,836)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 61,400 miles
- Test number
- 794635980252
- 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)
Fail59,564 miles (+14,116)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,564 miles
- Test number
- 591796330034
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,448 miles (+11,744)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 45,448 miles
- Test number
- 673475238111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,704 miles (+14,427)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 33,704 miles
- Test number
- 760472097125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,277 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 19,277 miles
- Test number
- 783939036015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 RZA
- Does LB51 RZA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 RZA expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 RZA?
- The MOT on LB51 RZA expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 RZA done?
- LB51 RZA was recorded at 115,677 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
- Has LB51 RZA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 RZA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB51 RZA 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 RZA find?
- LB51 RZA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive old seepage from engine and steering; rear coil spring corroded both, and 2 more.
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