
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc
LF52 KPPMOT history
LF52 KPP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 9 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 169,225 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,499 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 KPP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 9 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 KPP was last recorded at 169,225 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 169,216 miles · 16 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 5,499 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 169,225 miles
- 2020 – 160,292 miles
- 2018 – 152,784 miles
- 2017 – 141,631 miles
- 2016 – 135,206 miles
- 2015 – 128,864 miles
- 2014 – 121,721 miles
- 2013 – 114,643 miles
- 2011 – 102,099 miles
- 2010 – 101,874 miles
- 2009 – 101,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear window wiper missing/inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Propshaft universal joint worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
17 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,225 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 169,225 miles
- Test number
- 610336387997
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear window wiper missing/inoperative
Fail169,216 miles (+8,924)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,216 miles
- Test number
- 467545649251
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear window wiper missing/inoperative
Pass160,292 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 160,292 miles
- Test number
- 697582435728
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over chassis and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail160,292 miles (+7,508)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,292 miles
- Test number
- 551060039739
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over chassis and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass152,784 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 152,784 miles
- Test number
- 622220567088
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
Fail152,784 miles (+11,153)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,784 miles
- Test number
- 901647331589
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
Pass141,631 miles (+6,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 141,631 miles
- Test number
- 389440556376
- AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass135,206 miles (+6,342)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 135,206 miles
- Test number
- 637901158844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,864 miles (+7,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 128,864 miles
- Test number
- 208882145082
- AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass121,721 miles (+418)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 121,721 miles
- Test number
- 187952754006
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail121,303 miles (+6,660)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,303 miles
- Test number
- 857266934028
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass114,643 miles (+12,544)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 114,643 miles
- Test number
- 527237143068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass102,099 miles (+225)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 102,099 miles
- Test number
- 467292141323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,874 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 101,874 miles
- Test number
- 881477140381
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail101,874 miles (+163)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,874 miles
- Test number
- 422744440470
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,711 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 101,711 miles
- Test number
- 352566819364
- NoteAdvise slight play both front hubs
Fail101,711 miles6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,711 miles
- Test number
- 710286219390
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteAdvise slight play both front hubs
Questions about LF52 KPP
- Does LF52 KPP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 KPP expired on 20 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 KPP?
- The MOT on LF52 KPP expired on 20 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 KPP done?
- LF52 KPP was recorded at 169,225 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 5,499 miles a year.
- Has LF52 KPP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 KPP has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF52 KPP 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 KPP find?
- LF52 KPP passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust hanger loose; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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