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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LC55 LJCMOT history

LC55 LJC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

LC55 LJC silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
165,549 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 LJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 LJC was last recorded at 165,549 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,547 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,549 miles
  • 2021 – 157,956 miles
  • 2020 – 153,823 miles
  • 2019 – 148,018 miles
  • 2017 – 130,044 miles
  • 2016 – 116,897 miles
  • 2015 – 102,205 miles
  • 2014 – 86,320 miles
  • 2013 – 77,377 miles
  • 2012 – 67,377 miles
  • 2011 – 60,853 miles
  • 2010 – 47,281 miles
  • 2009 – 45,641 miles
  • 2008 – 34,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,549 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge very close to cords (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,549 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    165,549 miles
    Test number
    837525991524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail165,547 miles (+7,591)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,547 miles
    Test number
    698458164755
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPlay in ns inner rack end
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded ns main brake pipes at rear mount (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass157,956 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    157,956 miles
    Test number
    751707816178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail157,956 miles (+4,133)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,956 miles
    Test number
    385714688554
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,823 miles
    Test number
    706037927111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail153,823 miles (+5,805)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,823 miles
    Test number
    716171258231
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,018 miles (+17,974)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    148,018 miles
    Test number
    699340224164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,044 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,044 miles
    Test number
    939391250456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,696 miles (+12,799)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,696 miles
    Test number
    393469366762
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass116,897 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    664252760420
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail116,884 miles (+14,679)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,884 miles
    Test number
    129729549572
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass102,205 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,205 miles
    Test number
    300604245484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge very close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail102,201 miles (+15,881)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,201 miles
    Test number
    603445870386
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge very close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass86,320 miles (+8,943)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,320 miles
    Test number
    486780804357
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass77,377 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,377 miles
    Test number
    639162303399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,126 miles (+9,749)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,126 miles
    Test number
    945645993219
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteParking brake adjustment required

  17. Pass67,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,377 miles
    Test number
    758947502386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail67,377 miles (+6,524)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,377 miles
    Test number
    339357802398
    • FailureNearside 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)

  19. Pass60,853 miles (+13,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,853 miles
    Test number
    735188201337
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass47,281 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,281 miles
    Test number
    313139890267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,641 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    502503809372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,640 miles (+10,835)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,640 miles
    Test number
    464882209364
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass34,805 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,805 miles
    Test number
    704628118324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LC55 LJC

Does LC55 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 LJC expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 LJC?
The MOT on LC55 LJC expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 LJC done?
LC55 LJC was recorded at 165,549 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 9,762 miles a year.
Has LC55 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 LJC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 LJC 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 LJC find?
LC55 LJC passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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