Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
LE57 CBYMOT history
LE57 CBY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 128,851 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,407 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 CBY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 17 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 CBY was last recorded at 128,851 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,569 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 282 miles
- Average per year
- 5,407 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,851 miles
- 2024 – 128,569 miles
- 2023 – 128,046 miles
- 2022 – 126,883 miles
- 2021 – 125,329 miles
- 2020 – 122,347 miles
- 2019 – 116,538 miles
- 2018 – 108,055 miles
- 2017 – 105,019 miles
- 2016 – 103,860 miles
- 2015 – 100,443 miles
- 2014 – 73,762 miles
- 2012 – 65,376 miles
- 2011 – 55,566 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,851 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess +corroded (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Handbrake cables deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside rear shock absorber has misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Various rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,851 miles (+282)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 128,851 miles
- Test number
- 438748640183
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess +corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,569 miles (+523)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 128,569 miles
- Test number
- 805053600814
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess +corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
Pass128,046 miles (+1,163)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 128,046 miles
- Test number
- 897303670425
- AdvisoryNearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber leaking **STRONG ADVISE**
- AdvisoryVarious oil weeps
Pass126,883 miles (+1,554)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 126,883 miles
- Test number
- 210027123767
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth front shocks have a light misting on oil
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped and in slightly poor condition
- AdvisoryRear handbrake cables deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight play in rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryWindscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Pass125,329 miles (+2,982)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 125,329 miles
- Test number
- 162651369081
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside rear shock lower bush slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped
- AdvisorySlight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod
Pass122,347 miles (+8)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,347 miles
- Test number
- 453825462351
- AdvisoryHandbrake cables deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil
- AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber has misting of oil
- AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Fail122,339 miles (+5,801)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,339 miles
- Test number
- 304235721980
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake cables deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil
- AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber has misting of oil
- AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Pass116,538 miles (+8,483)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 116,538 miles
- Test number
- 426566003145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,055 miles (+3,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 108,055 miles
- Test number
- 410896068301
- AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated
Pass105,019 miles (+1,159)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 105,019 miles
- Test number
- 908854553867
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Outer cable (3.5.1b)
Pass103,860 miles (+3,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 103,860 miles
- Test number
- 242118820853
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing rusting
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySome rusting in rear steel brake pipes
Pass100,443 miles (+4,256)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 100,443 miles
- Test number
- 539164031022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,187 miles (+22,425)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 96,187 miles
- Test number
- 825442555088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,762 miles (+8,386)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 73,762 miles
- Test number
- 857947904078
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,376 miles (+9,810)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 65,376 miles
- Test number
- 215895722379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,566 miles (+6,532)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 55,566 miles
- Test number
- 347366031319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 49,034 miles
- Test number
- 546832151074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,034 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,034 miles
- Test number
- 639552851046
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about LE57 CBY
- Does LE57 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 CBY is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 CBY?
- The MOT on LE57 CBY is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE57 CBY done?
- LE57 CBY was recorded at 128,851 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,407 miles a year.
- Has LE57 CBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 CBY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LE57 CBY 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 LE57 CBY find?
- LE57 CBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front oil leak but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, and 5 more.
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