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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

LL04 WMAMOT history

LL04 WMA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 15 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 225,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

LL04 WMA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
225,495 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 WMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL04 WMA was last recorded at 225,495 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 10,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,160 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
10,335 miles
Average per year
13,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 225,495 miles
  • 2022 – 215,160 miles
  • 2021 – 199,852 miles
  • 2020 – 189,598 miles
  • 2019 – 178,615 miles
  • 2018 – 162,305 miles
  • 2017 – 143,618 miles
  • 2016 – 123,870 miles
  • 2015 – 107,094 miles
  • 2014 – 90,003 miles
  • 2013 – 69,030 miles
  • 2012 – 53,437 miles
  • 2011 – 39,444 miles
  • 2010 – 37,889 miles
  • 2009 – 25,210 miles
  • 2008 – 20,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail225,495 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack & perish
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches starting to rust
  • AdvisoryBattery tray starting to corrodeRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Both headlamps starting to mist up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail225,495 miles (+10,335)1 dangerous10 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,495 miles
    Test number
    521662390954
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack & perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBattery tray starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  2. Pass215,160 miles (+15,308)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    215,160 miles
    Test number
    167144760145
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps starting to mist up
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cracked & damaged

  3. Pass199,852 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    199,852 miles
    Test number
    331810534688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  4. Fail199,852 miles (+10,254)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,852 miles
    Test number
    747031868075
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  5. Pass189,598 miles (+10,983)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,598 miles
    Test number
    234109153455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBattery tray starting to rust
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps starting to mist up

  6. Pass178,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,615 miles
    Test number
    250280246812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail178,615 miles (+16,310)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,615 miles
    Test number
    784320980335
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass162,305 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    162,305 miles
    Test number
    570853028820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,265 miles (+18,647)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,265 miles
    Test number
    957304305039
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass143,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,618 miles
    Test number
    246117314991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2.5 mm and is bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2.5 mm and is bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail143,617 miles (+343)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,617 miles
    Test number
    684648195649
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2.5 mm and is bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about 2.5 mm and is bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail143,274 miles (+19,404)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,274 miles
    Test number
    687784173429
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not unreel (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect beam pattern is indistinct (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight lift in all lower ball joints
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  13. Pass123,870 miles (+16,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,870 miles
    Test number
    756943904452
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass107,094 miles (+17,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,094 miles
    Test number
    760453643253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted/ oil leak

  15. Pass90,003 miles (+166)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,003 miles
    Test number
    369551884472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing on inside edge and slight damage to outer wall
    • NoteNSR tyre perished
    • NoteOSF tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteOSR tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail89,837 miles (+20,807)8 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    638147774261
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing on inside edge and slight damage to outer wall
    • NoteNSR tyre perished
    • NoteOSF tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteOSR tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass69,030 miles (+82)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    708286873250
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail68,948 miles (+15,511)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    528180373296
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass53,437 miles (+13,993)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    178190172220
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass39,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    218080571268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,444 miles (+1,555)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    379210871404
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass37,889 miles (+12,679)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    622424350363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,210 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,210 miles
    Test number
    814304919168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,038 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,038 miles
    Test number
    153827188469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL04 WMA

Does LL04 WMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 WMA expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 WMA?
The MOT on LL04 WMA expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 WMA done?
LL04 WMA was recorded at 225,495 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 13,237 miles a year.
Has LL04 WMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 WMA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 WMA 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 WMA find?
LL04 WMA failed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 8 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; central rear stop lamp(s) not working; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced, and 16 more.

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