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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

LF52 FSLMOT history

LF52 FSL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 19 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

LF52 FSL black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
152,000 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FSL was last recorded at 152,000 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 7,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,999 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,001 miles
Average per year
6,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,000 miles
  • 2022 – 144,999 miles
  • 2020 – 137,648 miles
  • 2019 – 131,237 miles
  • 2015 – 121,123 miles
  • 2014 – 115,629 miles
  • 2012 – 101,205 miles
  • 2010 – 85,608 miles
  • 2009 – 75,929 miles
  • 2008 – 66,981 miles
  • 2006 – 52,130 miles
  • 2005 – 45,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,000 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,000 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,000 miles
    Test number
    407140627867
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,999 miles (+7,351)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,999 miles
    Test number
    544594771170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,648 miles
    Test number
    214275498639
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,648 miles (+6,411)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,648 miles
    Test number
    999800472275
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,237 miles (+10,114)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,237 miles
    Test number
    484946597068
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,123 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,123 miles
    Test number
    239317405475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass115,629 miles (+174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,629 miles
    Test number
    146624494022
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail115,455 miles (+14,250)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,455 miles
    Test number
    356147884060
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass101,205 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    609656162072
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail101,205 miles (+15,597)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    709006562067
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass85,608 miles (+9,679)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    162877660001
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear seats folded down

  12. Pass75,929 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,929 miles
    Test number
    293062329013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,880 miles (+8,899)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,880 miles
    Test number
    582910729027
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  14. Pass66,981 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,981 miles
    Test number
    220198128003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    313505508084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,979 miles (+14,849)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    381585708007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass52,130 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,130 miles
    Test number
    134441046368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,354 miles
    Test number
    392565665427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FSL

Does LF52 FSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FSL expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FSL?
The MOT on LF52 FSL expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FSL done?
LF52 FSL was recorded at 152,000 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 6,151 miles a year.
Has LF52 FSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FSL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 FSL 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 LF52 FSL find?
LF52 FSL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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