
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc
LL52 DZHMOT history
LL52 DZH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 98,565 mi
- At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL52 DZH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 12 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL52 DZH was last recorded at 98,565 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 4,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 94,509 miles · 15 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,056 miles
- Average per year
- 3,827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 98,565 miles
- 2021 – 94,509 miles
- 2020 – 89,599 miles
- 2019 – 85,918 miles
- 2018 – 80,682 miles
- 2017 – 75,153 miles
- 2016 – 75,101 miles
- 2013 – 72,501 miles
- 2012 – 71,209 miles
- 2010 – 68,935 miles
- 2009 – 64,123 miles
- 2008 – 57,164 miles
- 2007 – 48,137 miles
- 2006 – 34,180 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear wiper blade split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,565 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 98,565 miles
- Test number
- 196111665738
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail98,565 miles (+4,056)1 dangerous4 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,565 miles
- Test number
- 616837271540
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass94,509 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 94,509 miles
- Test number
- 912188661921
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail94,509 miles (+4,910)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,509 miles
- Test number
- 366041391603
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass89,599 miles (+3,681)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 89,599 miles
- Test number
- 550361987105
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet blocked
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides tyre sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Pass85,918 miles (+5,236)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 85,918 miles
- Test number
- 378991696880
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre yellow chalk
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass80,682 miles (+5,529)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 80,682 miles
- Test number
- 904227572022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,153 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 75,153 miles
- Test number
- 811458667455
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass75,101 miles (+2,600)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 75,101 miles
- Test number
- 608201135071
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass72,501 miles (+1,292)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 72,501 miles
- Test number
- 526079993165
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,209 miles (+2,274)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 71,209 miles
- Test number
- 635960002216
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,935 miles (+4,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 68,935 miles
- Test number
- 173050250241
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,123 miles (+6,959)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 64,123 miles
- Test number
- 813066569202
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,164 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 57,164 miles
- Test number
- 772742848289
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail57,164 miles (+9,027)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,164 miles
- Test number
- 801052448293
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass48,137 miles (+5,518)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 48,137 miles
- Test number
- 194252267228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,619 miles (+8,439)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 42,619 miles
- Test number
- 450380947026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,180 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 34,180 miles
- Test number
- 960293636002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,174 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,174 miles
- Test number
- 253152536051
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Questions about LL52 DZH
- Does LL52 DZH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL52 DZH expired on 29 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL52 DZH?
- The MOT on LL52 DZH expired on 29 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL52 DZH done?
- LL52 DZH was recorded at 98,565 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
- Has LL52 DZH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL52 DZH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL52 DZH 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 LL52 DZH find?
- LL52 DZH passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2022 with 7 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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