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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

LL04 VUGMOT history

LL04 VUG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

LL04 VUG silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
122,654 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VUG was last recorded at 122,654 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,459 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
5,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,654 miles
  • 2022 – 122,459 miles
  • 2021 – 122,373 miles
  • 2020 – 118,207 miles
  • 2019 – 114,878 miles
  • 2018 – 113,050 miles
  • 2017 – 109,217 miles
  • 2016 – 100,556 miles
  • 2015 – 93,141 miles
  • 2014 – 86,224 miles
  • 2013 – 78,491 miles
  • 2012 – 69,370 miles
  • 2011 – 61,901 miles
  • 2010 – 43,660 miles
  • 2009 – 33,723 miles
  • 2008 – 31,775 miles
  • 2007 – 23,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,654 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Corrosion around rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,654 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,654 miles
    Test number
    684559679063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,459 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,459 miles
    Test number
    709649860818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,373 miles (+4,166)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,373 miles
    Test number
    347780351680
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass118,207 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,207 miles
    Test number
    735597000909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,878 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,878 miles
    Test number
    741072299258
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  6. Fail114,878 miles (+1,828)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,878 miles
    Test number
    353403661995
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  7. Pass113,050 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,050 miles
    Test number
    649378430075
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear subframe
  8. Fail113,046 miles (+3,829)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,046 miles
    Test number
    161724480551
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear subframe
  9. Fail109,217 miles (+8,661)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,217 miles
    Test number
    768331468897
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass100,556 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,556 miles
    Test number
    568301339970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Fail100,556 miles (+7,415)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,556 miles
    Test number
    421922302278
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass93,141 miles (+5)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,141 miles
    Test number
    145801095113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail93,136 miles (+6,912)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,136 miles
    Test number
    519550195103
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass86,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    787349484105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,218 miles (+7,727)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,218 miles
    Test number
    669359184180
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass78,491 miles (+9,121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    407422993185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass69,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,370 miles
    Test number
    189212792188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,370 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,370 miles
    Test number
    109994482101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,901 miles (+18,241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    997613201246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,660 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    610498420222
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  21. Pass43,660 miles (+3,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    952708920239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Pass40,450 miles (+6,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,450 miles
    Test number
    993975000028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass33,723 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,723 miles
    Test number
    372793909034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,775 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,775 miles
    Test number
    470432188162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,628 miles
    Test number
    841141257144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 VUG

Does LL04 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 VUG expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VUG?
The MOT on LL04 VUG expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 VUG done?
LL04 VUG was recorded at 122,654 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 5,893 miles a year.
Has LL04 VUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VUG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LL04 VUG 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 LL04 VUG find?
LL04 VUG passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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