Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
LB55 ZTJMOT history
LB55 ZTJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,227 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 131,227 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 ZTJ
- 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
- 26 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 ZTJ was last recorded at 131,227 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,655 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,572 miles
- Average per year
- 6,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,227 miles
- 2025 – 125,655 miles
- 2024 – 118,856 miles
- 2023 – 112,116 miles
- 2022 – 106,737 miles
- 2021 – 98,138 miles
- 2020 – 94,564 miles
- 2019 – 92,073 miles
- 2018 – 87,360 miles
- 2017 – 80,246 miles
- 2016 – 68,141 miles
- 2015 – 55,254 miles
- 2013 – 48,631 miles
- 2012 – 42,995 miles
- 2011 – 38,779 miles
- 2010 – 27,563 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,227 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,227 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 131,227 miles
- Test number
- 932128076556
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail131,212 miles (+5,557)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,212 miles
- Test number
- 935543228261
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust shield insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass125,655 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 125,655 miles
- Test number
- 135940089689
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail125,654 miles (+6,798)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,654 miles
- Test number
- 603160626642
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass118,856 miles (+6,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 118,856 miles
- Test number
- 335726445018
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,116 miles (+5,379)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 112,116 miles
- Test number
- 152261734773
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe corroded slightly front to rear and in both front wheel arche,s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator bulb dull earth fault
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3.0mm (255/50/19) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,737 miles (+8,599)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,737 miles
- Test number
- 886335482737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,138 miles (+3,574)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 98,138 miles
- Test number
- 468282581095
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass94,564 miles (+2,491)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 94,564 miles
- Test number
- 715462943188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,073 miles (+319)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 92,073 miles
- Test number
- 533922689858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,754 miles (+4,394)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 91,754 miles
- Test number
- 821804812215
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass87,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 87,360 miles
- Test number
- 840429571565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,360 miles (+7,114)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,360 miles
- Test number
- 221072902870
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass80,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 80,246 miles
- Test number
- 276476758536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,246 miles (+12,105)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,246 miles
- Test number
- 459138617206
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Pass68,141 miles (+12,887)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 68,141 miles
- Test number
- 791258282082
- 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)
Pass55,254 miles (+6,623)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 55,254 miles
- Test number
- 218195405078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,631 miles (+5,636)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 48,631 miles
- Test number
- 289415843318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,995 miles (+4,216)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 42,995 miles
- Test number
- 209427942360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,779 miles (+4,498)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 38,779 miles
- Test number
- 955269341367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,281 miles (+6,718)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 34,281 miles
- Test number
- 617464401056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,563 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 27,563 miles
- Test number
- 170395000496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 ZTJ
- Does LB55 ZTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZTJ is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 ZTJ?
- The MOT on LB55 ZTJ is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 ZTJ done?
- LB55 ZTJ was recorded at 131,227 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,239 miles a year.
- Has LB55 ZTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 ZTJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 ZTJ 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 ZTJ find?
- LB55 ZTJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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