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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LF52 FTXMOT history

LF52 FTX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

LF52 FTX silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
138,872 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 FTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 FTX was last recorded at 138,872 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,598 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
274 miles
Average per year
5,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,872 miles
  • 2021 – 136,874 miles
  • 2020 – 135,493 miles
  • 2018 – 130,310 miles
  • 2017 – 124,750 miles
  • 2016 – 120,481 miles
  • 2015 – 111,998 miles
  • 2014 – 106,267 miles
  • 2013 – 103,487 miles
  • 2012 – 99,786 miles
  • 2010 – 93,532 miles
  • 2009 – 88,637 miles
  • 2008 – 83,610 miles
  • 2007 – 75,423 miles
  • 2005 – 44,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,872 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHT WEAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak from rad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,872 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,872 miles
    Test number
    515586312354
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail138,598 miles (+1,724)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,598 miles
    Test number
    475124391839
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass136,874 miles (+1,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,874 miles
    Test number
    782544375528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass135,493 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,493 miles
    Test number
    669040432211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,490 miles (+5,180)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,490 miles
    Test number
    896063519001
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit inner wing in front of road wheel (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass130,310 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,310 miles
    Test number
    536131415641
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHT WEAR
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rad

  7. Fail130,290 miles (+5,540)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    398285655225
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHT WEAR
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rad

  8. Pass124,750 miles (+4,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,750 miles
    Test number
    476016753115
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  9. Pass120,481 miles (+8,483)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,481 miles
    Test number
    953208174588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,998 miles (+5,731)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,998 miles
    Test number
    798248715128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass106,267 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,267 miles
    Test number
    245995414438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,487 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,487 miles
    Test number
    156833313139
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass103,487 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,487 miles
    Test number
    877653913113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,318 miles (+3,532)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    386468693052
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass99,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    796631222132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail99,786 miles (+6,254)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    878241922168
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass93,532 miles (+4,895)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    93,532 miles
    Test number
    324990500394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWashers only justed passed mot

  18. Pass88,637 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,637 miles
    Test number
    504994779235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,144 miles (+4,534)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,144 miles
    Test number
    504544839237
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSeat belts in rear no seats fitted

  20. Pass83,610 miles (+8,187)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    421891148284
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass75,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    204111217155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,423 miles (+30,896)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    733420517152
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    383463465257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,527 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    710342565209
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF52 FTX

Does LF52 FTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 FTX expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 FTX?
The MOT on LF52 FTX expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 FTX done?
LF52 FTX was recorded at 138,872 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 5,642 miles a year.
Has LF52 FTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 FTX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 FTX 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 FTX find?
LF52 FTX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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