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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

LF52 HTLMOT history

LF52 HTL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

LF52 HTL black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
149,141 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 HTL
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
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 HTL was last recorded at 149,141 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 17,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2018: 109,669 miles, lower than 123,100 miles on 11 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,419 miles · 4 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
17,722 miles
Average per year
8,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,141 miles
  • 2021 – 131,419 miles
  • 2019 – 125,006 miles
  • 2018 – 109,683 miles
  • 2017 – 123,100 miles
  • 2016 – 103,196 miles
  • 2015 – 87,473 miles
  • 2014 – 78,799 miles
  • 2013 – 71,366 miles
  • 2012 – 60,428 miles
  • 2011 – 53,332 miles
  • 2010 – 47,407 miles
  • 2009 – 40,509 miles
  • 2008 – 35,784 miles
  • 2007 – 29,970 miles
  • 2006 – 21,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,141 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,141 miles (+17,722)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,141 miles
    Test number
    230712897373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,419 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    670985099458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,006 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,006 miles
    Test number
    942277544428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,005 miles (+15,322)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,005 miles
    Test number
    242733946091
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass109,683 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    545779601309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail109,669 miles (-13,431)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    694851427123
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass123,100 miles (+19,904)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,100 miles
    Test number
    205561655724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,196 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,196 miles
    Test number
    138257830465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,180 miles (+15,707)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,180 miles
    Test number
    659774261049
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass87,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,473 miles
    Test number
    161724113772
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail87,472 miles (+2,769)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,472 miles
    Test number
    806269644364
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass84,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    595564105132
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail84,703 miles (+5,904)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    966444605147
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass78,799 miles (+7,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    656352714146
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,366 miles (+10,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,366 miles
    Test number
    617411303150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass60,428 miles (+7,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,428 miles
    Test number
    217817602169
    • NoteSlight play in os rack end

  17. Pass53,332 miles (+5,925)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    385239401153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvance travel in service brake pedal

  18. Pass47,407 miles (+6,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    333336600179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass40,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,509 miles
    Test number
    964891119150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,509 miles (+4,725)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,509 miles
    Test number
    521551219177
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass35,784 miles (+5,814)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,784 miles
    Test number
    444902218169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,970 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,970 miles
    Test number
    704998907166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,280 miles
    Test number
    791018926113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 HTL

Does LF52 HTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 HTL expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 HTL?
The MOT on LF52 HTL expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 HTL done?
LF52 HTL was recorded at 149,141 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 8,125 miles a year.
Has LF52 HTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 HTL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LF52 HTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 HTL find?
LF52 HTL passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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