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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

LC51 RNOMOT history

LC51 RNO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 196,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LC51 RNO blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
196,645 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC51 RNO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC51 RNO was last recorded at 196,645 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 3,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,604 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,041 miles
Average per year
8,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,645 miles
  • 2024 – 193,604 miles
  • 2023 – 190,600 miles
  • 2021 – 185,075 miles
  • 2020 – 182,065 miles
  • 2019 – 175,066 miles
  • 2018 – 165,862 miles
  • 2017 – 153,284 miles
  • 2016 – 146,672 miles
  • 2015 – 131,280 miles
  • 2014 – 117,534 miles
  • 2013 – 103,195 miles
  • 2012 – 92,271 miles
  • 2011 – 86,880 miles
  • 2010 – 80,641 miles
  • 2009 – 73,112 miles
  • 2008 – 66,980 miles
  • 2006 – 46,926 miles
  • 2005 – 33,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,645 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Both rear shocks have slight movement in lower ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Headlights slightly diterioted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges & perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,645 miles (+3,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,645 miles
    Test number
    818673523124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass193,604 miles (+3,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    193,604 miles
    Test number
    443164644910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass190,600 miles (+5,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    190,600 miles
    Test number
    774161266743
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis and rear subframe showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met

  4. Pass185,075 miles (+3,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    185,075 miles
    Test number
    191722631804
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass182,065 miles (+6,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    182,065 miles
    Test number
    667633384392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass175,066 miles (+9,204)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,066 miles
    Test number
    890835925535
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass165,862 miles (+12,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,862 miles
    Test number
    148565240461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    153,284 miles
    Test number
    236094301705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail153,284 miles (+6,612)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,284 miles
    Test number
    122157971540
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass146,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    146,672 miles
    Test number
    482879204549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,672 miles (+15,392)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,672 miles
    Test number
    205800484092
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass131,280 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,280 miles
    Test number
    343785674610
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks have slight movement in lower ball joints
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly diterioted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges & perished

  13. Fail131,280 miles (+13,746)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,280 miles
    Test number
    159786320917
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (Inner & outter) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick s (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks have slight movement in lower ball joints
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly diterioted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges & perished

  14. Pass117,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,534 miles
    Test number
    569137534359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail117,534 miles (+14,339)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,534 miles
    Test number
    409457134353
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,195 miles (+230)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,195 miles
    Test number
    698623833310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail102,965 miles (+10,694)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,965 miles
    Test number
    147939323337
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail92,271 miles1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,271 miles
    Test number
    416081932491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass92,271 miles (+5,391)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,271 miles
    Test number
    419011932419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass86,880 miles (+6,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    919373631358
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass80,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    372907040378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,641 miles (+7,529)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    330057140399
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  23. Pass73,112 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,112 miles
    Test number
    741861749340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,782 miles (+5,802)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,782 miles
    Test number
    774238229347
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass66,980 miles (+20,054)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,980 miles
    Test number
    204769728353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,926 miles (+13,297)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,926 miles
    Test number
    411038536368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,629 miles
    Test number
    252006235377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC51 RNO

Does LC51 RNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC51 RNO expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC51 RNO?
The MOT on LC51 RNO expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC51 RNO done?
LC51 RNO was recorded at 196,645 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 8,210 miles a year.
Has LC51 RNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC51 RNO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LC51 RNO 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 LC51 RNO find?
LC51 RNO passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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