Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
LB55 EFAMOT history
LB55 EFA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,666 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 130,666 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 EFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 EFA was last recorded at 130,666 miles on 1 May 2026, 4,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,514 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,152 miles
- Average per year
- 5,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,666 miles
- 2025 – 126,514 miles
- 2024 – 123,624 miles
- 2023 – 122,935 miles
- 2022 – 121,372 miles
- 2021 – 118,245 miles
- 2020 – 116,256 miles
- 2019 – 112,920 miles
- 2018 – 106,407 miles
- 2017 – 85,202 miles
- 2016 – 79,796 miles
- 2015 – 73,083 miles
- 2014 – 67,745 miles
- 2012 – 58,242 miles
- 2011 – 51,702 miles
- 2010 – 43,353 miles
- 2009 – 28,862 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,666 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,666 miles (+4,152)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 130,666 miles
- Test number
- 595351385202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,514 miles (+2,890)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 126,514 miles
- Test number
- 310452255780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,624 miles (+689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 123,624 miles
- Test number
- 348038826301
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted
Pass122,935 miles (+1,563)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 122,935 miles
- Test number
- 701726611496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,372 miles (+3,127)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 121,372 miles
- Test number
- 835855802192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,245 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 118,245 miles
- Test number
- 806133010671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,256 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 116,256 miles
- Test number
- 321572137993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.
Fail116,250 miles (+3,330)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,250 miles
- Test number
- 170581821539
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays present. Obscuring view of some underside testable components.
Pass112,920 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,920 miles
- Test number
- 693579559712
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside front pad wiring/abs wiring and brake hose need attention,not in correct position.
Fail112,915 miles (+6,508)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,915 miles
- Test number
- 494494325512
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside front pad wiring/abs wiring and brake hose need attention,not in correct position.
Pass106,407 miles (+21,205)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,407 miles
- Test number
- 451683442520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,202 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 85,202 miles
- Test number
- 568630383143
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,191 miles (+5,395)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,191 miles
- Test number
- 288833749574
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,796 miles (+6,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 79,796 miles
- Test number
- 988226069756
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,083 miles (+5,338)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 73,083 miles
- Test number
- 565156965044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,745 miles (+9,503)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,745 miles
- Test number
- 729843284010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,242 miles (+6,540)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 58,242 miles
- Test number
- 259002382298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,702 miles (+8,349)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,702 miles
- Test number
- 817074761258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,353 miles (+3,659)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 43,353 miles
- Test number
- 434283760229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,694 miles (+10,832)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 39,694 miles
- Test number
- 374640340029
- NoteN/s rear tyre getting low and low on pressure
- NoteO/s rear tyre getting low
- NoteOil leak from engine
Pass28,862 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 28,862 miles
- Test number
- 934482609030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB55 EFA
- Does LB55 EFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 EFA is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 EFA?
- The MOT on LB55 EFA is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 EFA done?
- LB55 EFA was recorded at 130,666 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,876 miles a year.
- Has LB55 EFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 EFA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on LB55 EFA 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 LB55 EFA find?
- LB55 EFA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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