Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
LC55 FDMMOT history
LC55 FDM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,193 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 134,193 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC55 FDM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC55 FDM was last recorded at 134,193 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 133,816 miles · 26 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 377 miles
- Average per year
- 5,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,193 miles
- 2023 – 133,816 miles
- 2022 – 130,906 miles
- 2021 – 127,744 miles
- 2020 – 124,290 miles
- 2019 – 119,422 miles
- 2018 – 116,755 miles
- 2017 – 113,204 miles
- 2016 – 110,202 miles
- 2015 – 104,383 miles
- 2014 – 98,996 miles
- 2013 – 92,899 miles
- 2012 – 88,484 miles
- 2011 – 82,904 miles
- 2010 – 63,664 miles
- 2009 – 43,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,193 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,193 miles (+377)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 134,193 miles
- Test number
- 193071240423
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass133,816 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 133,816 miles
- Test number
- 392713807099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail133,814 miles (+2,908)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,814 miles
- Test number
- 970996303545
- MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass130,906 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 130,906 miles
- Test number
- 964817534511
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot twisted
Pass127,744 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 127,744 miles
- Test number
- 139072345932
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Fail127,743 miles (+3,453)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,743 miles
- Test number
- 843541480445
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass124,290 miles (+4,868)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,290 miles
- Test number
- 796001112119
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,422 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 119,422 miles
- Test number
- 627935350400
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,422 miles (+2,667)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,422 miles
- Test number
- 814926802152
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,755 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 116,755 miles
- Test number
- 769337600452
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail116,755 miles (+3,551)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,755 miles
- Test number
- 626768174636
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,204 miles (+3,002)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 113,204 miles
- Test number
- 882239127354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 110,202 miles
- Test number
- 397388700137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,202 miles (+5,819)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,202 miles
- Test number
- 201931683331
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass104,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 104,383 miles
- Test number
- 195894695181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,383 miles (+5,387)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,383 miles
- Test number
- 578758085131
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass98,996 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 98,996 miles
- Test number
- 206159684182
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre seat belt buckle outer cover missing but not effecting operation
Fail98,996 miles (+6,097)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,996 miles
- Test number
- 896508684196
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre seat belt buckle outer cover missing but not effecting operation
Pass92,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 92,899 miles
- Test number
- 558424283159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,899 miles (+4,415)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,899 miles
- Test number
- 145974983138
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass88,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,484 miles
- Test number
- 927414382105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,484 miles (+5,580)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,484 miles
- Test number
- 197334282160
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass82,904 miles (+19,240)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 82,904 miles
- Test number
- 797475951019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,664 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 63,664 miles
- Test number
- 252044930054
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail63,664 miles (+20,219)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,664 miles
- Test number
- 462314630078
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass43,445 miles (+101)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 43,445 miles
- Test number
- 931858009085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,344 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,344 miles
- Test number
- 661515809012
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteAdvise tracking
Questions about LC55 FDM
- Does LC55 FDM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 FDM is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC55 FDM?
- The MOT on LC55 FDM is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC55 FDM done?
- LC55 FDM was recorded at 134,193 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
- Has LC55 FDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC55 FDM has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC55 FDM 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 LC55 FDM find?
- LC55 FDM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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