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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LB52 XDLMOT history

LB52 XDL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
159,932 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XDL was last recorded at 159,932 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,925 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,932 miles
  • 2022 – 140,609 miles
  • 2019 – 135,028 miles
  • 2018 – 128,416 miles
  • 2017 – 120,410 miles
  • 2016 – 109,425 miles
  • 2014 – 99,318 miles
  • 2013 – 87,722 miles
  • 2012 – 73,865 miles
  • 2011 – 69,106 miles
  • 2010 – 67,375 miles
  • 2009 – 63,934 miles
  • 2008 – 59,252 miles
  • 2007 – 49,328 miles
  • 2006 – 31,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,932 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And general underbody corrosion to suspension arms and component front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All front and rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,932 miles (+7)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,932 miles
    Test number
    279135551084
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And general underbody corrosion to suspension arms and component front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All front and rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail159,925 miles (+19,316)3 dangerous7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,925 miles
    Test number
    866598457541
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Light unit insecure
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And general underbody corrosion to suspension arms and component front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All front and rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass140,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,609 miles
    Test number
    933619563452
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail140,609 miles (+5,581)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,609 miles
    Test number
    401711887294
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass135,028 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,028 miles
    Test number
    751109743672
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,025 miles (+6,609)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,025 miles
    Test number
    553309640645
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,416 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,416 miles
    Test number
    841641301767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,414 miles (+8,004)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,414 miles
    Test number
    670997074164
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass120,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,410 miles
    Test number
    123220605735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail120,404 miles (+10,979)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,404 miles
    Test number
    225294700634
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass109,425 miles (+10,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,425 miles
    Test number
    659749115034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass99,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    919658454395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,318 miles (+11,596)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,318 miles
    Test number
    739067254322
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smear slightly

  14. Pass87,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,722 miles
    Test number
    456401163336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,722 miles (+8,430)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,722 miles
    Test number
    609251763386
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass79,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,292 miles
    Test number
    408151913024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,292 miles (+5,427)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,292 miles
    Test number
    917468703038
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass73,865 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,865 miles
    Test number
    697829032079
    • 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)

  19. Pass69,106 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,106 miles
    Test number
    505847241086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,375 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,375 miles
    Test number
    190857270421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,361 miles (+3,427)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,361 miles
    Test number
    720524370060
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  22. Pass63,934 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,934 miles
    Test number
    773661079033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,252 miles (+9,924)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,252 miles
    Test number
    571178238059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,328 miles (+18,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    964238817028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass31,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,137 miles
    Test number
    124814506496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XDL

Does LB52 XDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XDL expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XDL?
The MOT on LB52 XDL expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XDL done?
LB52 XDL was recorded at 159,932 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 7,247 miles a year.
Has LB52 XDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XDL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 XDL 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 LB52 XDL find?
LB52 XDL passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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