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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LF52 FSOMOT history

LF52 FSO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

LF52 FSO black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2023
Mileage
150,090 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FSO was last recorded at 150,090 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 4,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,468 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,622 miles
Average per year
8,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,090 miles
  • 2021 – 145,468 miles
  • 2020 – 138,246 miles
  • 2019 – 125,185 miles
  • 2018 – 107,997 miles
  • 2017 – 92,976 miles
  • 2016 – 78,076 miles
  • 2015 – 76,230 miles
  • 2014 – 69,067 miles
  • 2013 – 57,627 miles
  • 2012 – 48,861 miles
  • 2011 – 43,744 miles
  • 2010 – 38,788 miles
  • 2009 – 33,753 miles
  • 2008 – 29,136 miles
  • 2007 – 23,689 miles
  • 2006 – 14,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,090 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded At Brake Hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S D-Bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,090 miles (+4,622)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,090 miles
    Test number
    204299473813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,468 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,468 miles
    Test number
    846970698753
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded At Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail145,466 miles (+7,220)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,466 miles
    Test number
    899069676989
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission From GearBox Oil Cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded At Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,246 miles (+13,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,246 miles
    Test number
    988682385612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering hose connection on the radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass125,185 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,185 miles
    Test number
    154992877747
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers not working

  6. Fail125,185 miles (+17,188)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,185 miles
    Test number
    672777972125
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers not working

  7. Pass107,997 miles (+15,021)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    866258960303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,976 miles (+14,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    299013390024
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s front (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass78,076 miles (+1,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,076 miles
    Test number
    126457030497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass76,230 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    166205746182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,067 miles (+11,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,067 miles
    Test number
    726444074262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,627 miles
    Test number
    229840973237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail57,627 miles (+8,766)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,627 miles
    Test number
    575200473285
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,861 miles (+5,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    615163772291
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass43,744 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    718403671267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,788 miles (+5,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,788 miles
    Test number
    140228360297
    • NoteO/s/r tyre approaching legal limit front pads low

  17. Pass33,753 miles (+4,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,753 miles
    Test number
    684969369299
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  18. Pass29,136 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,136 miles
    Test number
    442780478222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,689 miles (+9,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,689 miles
    Test number
    283266457203
    • NoteHand brake weak

  20. Pass14,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,065 miles
    Test number
    982156616176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,065 miles (+134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,065 miles
    Test number
    891826616155
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Fail13,931 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,931 miles
    Test number
    164659886014
    • Repaired at testInner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

  23. Pass13,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,931 miles
    Test number
    751419186044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 FSO

Does LF52 FSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FSO expired on 15 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FSO?
The MOT on LF52 FSO expired on 15 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FSO done?
LF52 FSO was recorded at 150,090 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 8,243 miles a year.
Has LF52 FSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FSO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 FSO 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 FSO find?
LF52 FSO passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 11 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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