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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LB55 EFCMOT history

LB55 EFC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 16 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
94,768 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 EFC
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
16 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 EFC was last recorded at 94,768 miles on 6 May 2022, 9,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,106 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
9,662 miles
Average per year
6,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,768 miles
  • 2020 – 85,106 miles
  • 2018 – 72,194 miles
  • 2017 – 57,167 miles
  • 2016 – 49,788 miles
  • 2015 – 41,833 miles
  • 2014 – 37,269 miles
  • 2013 – 37,012 miles
  • 2012 – 35,083 miles
  • 2011 – 31,240 miles
  • 2010 – 20,185 miles
  • 2009 – 14,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,768 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,768 miles (+9,662)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,768 miles
    Test number
    360338440360
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  2. Pass85,106 miles (+4,682)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,106 miles
    Test number
    123111370362
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,424 miles (+8,230)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    626172411505
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass72,194 miles (+6,623)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    127110374330
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    620626135528
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Fail65,571 miles (+8,404)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    381308439380
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass57,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,167 miles
    Test number
    717514163498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Worn on inner edge and small cut in tread.

  8. Fail57,167 miles (+7,379)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,167 miles
    Test number
    976739178081
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Worn on inner edge and small cut in tread.

  9. Pass49,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    675870417395
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail49,788 miles (+7,955)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    517874930400
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass41,833 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    935136015094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,269 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    835944414169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,012 miles (+67)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,012 miles
    Test number
    459292253476
    • Note4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail36,945 miles (+1,862)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,945 miles
    Test number
    738441953312
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Note4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass35,083 miles (+3,843)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,083 miles
    Test number
    839133762361
    • Note4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
    • NoteOil leak and oil low
    • NoteRear tyres perished and o/s worn at inner edge

  16. Pass31,240 miles (+5,416)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,240 miles
    Test number
    335984461359
    • Note4x4 tapley test
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn
    • NoteRear pads appear 60% worn

  17. Pass25,824 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,824 miles
    Test number
    349475901084
    • NoteFront side window tint may be illegal
    • NoteFront tyres worn 3.5-4mm
    • NoteOil at min
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail25,824 miles (+5,639)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,824 miles
    Test number
    377545401013
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront side window tint may be illegal
    • NoteFront tyres worn 3.5-4mm
    • NoteOil at min
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass20,185 miles (+5,937)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,185 miles
    Test number
    132229000007
    • NoteThe N/S/R tyre has 2.5mm of tread depth.
    • NoteThe brake fluid level is below max.
    • NoteThe front brake pads are aprox 75% worn. Wear noted on the front brake discs.

  20. Pass14,248 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,248 miles
    Test number
    510500419061
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteThe engine oil level is just above the min mark.
    • NoteWear noted on the front brake discs.

Questions about LB55 EFC

Does LB55 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 EFC expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 EFC?
The MOT on LB55 EFC expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 EFC done?
LB55 EFC was recorded at 94,768 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 6,046 miles a year.
Has LB55 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 EFC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LB55 EFC 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 EFC find?
LB55 EFC passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, and 1 more.

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