
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
LL56 EWAMOT history
LL56 EWA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,527 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 151,527 mi
- At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,246 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL56 EWA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL56 EWA was last recorded at 151,527 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 13,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 138,417 miles · 22 Aug 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 13,110 miles
- Average per year
- 9,246 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 151,527 miles
- 2020 – 138,417 miles
- 2019 – 126,449 miles
- 2018 – 116,259 miles
- 2017 – 97,521 miles
- 2016 – 84,249 miles
- 2014 – 75,656 miles
- 2013 – 72,907 miles
- 2012 – 62,896 miles
- 2011 – 52,374 miles
- 2010 – 42,461 miles
- 2009 – 31,180 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside chassis and suspension compontents corroded
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,527 miles (+13,110)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 151,527 miles
- Test number
- 885377493828
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside chassis and suspension compontents corroded
Pass138,417 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 138,417 miles
- Test number
- 804326287099
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail138,417 miles (+11,968)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,417 miles
- Test number
- 285876284688
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass126,449 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 126,449 miles
- Test number
- 132261324433
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,449 miles (+10,190)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,449 miles
- Test number
- 264132664222
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,259 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 116,259 miles
- Test number
- 641695060690
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,259 miles (+18,738)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,259 miles
- Test number
- 997455929133
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,521 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 97,521 miles
- Test number
- 596567385646
- AdvisoryEngine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryOil misting showing on steering rack gaiters
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn and not clearing properly
- AdvisorySlight oil dampness round gearbox
Fail97,521 miles (+13,272)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,521 miles
- Test number
- 706578364899
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryEngine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryOil misting showing on steering rack gaiters
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn and not clearing properly
- AdvisorySlight oil dampness round gearbox
Pass84,249 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 84,249 miles
- Test number
- 393283925945
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear chassis sections
- AdvisoryEngine management light staying on
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake discs
Fail84,249 miles (+8,593)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,249 miles
- Test number
- 457014110522
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear chassis sections
- AdvisoryEngine management light staying on
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake discs
Pass75,656 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 75,656 miles
- Test number
- 238623234261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,642 miles (+2,735)12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,642 miles
- Test number
- 548210534220
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass72,907 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 72,907 miles
- Test number
- 429171443270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail72,907 miles (+10,011)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,907 miles
- Test number
- 307991543407
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass62,896 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 62,896 miles
- Test number
- 365612672284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,895 miles (+10,521)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,895 miles
- Test number
- 437940772263
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass52,374 miles (+9,913)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 52,374 miles
- Test number
- 239139541270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,461 miles (+11,281)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 42,461 miles
- Test number
- 844072470237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,180 miles
- Test number
- 590880459266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,180 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,180 miles
- Test number
- 942700659206
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about LL56 EWA
- Does LL56 EWA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL56 EWA expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL56 EWA?
- The MOT on LL56 EWA expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL56 EWA done?
- LL56 EWA was recorded at 151,527 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 9,246 miles a year.
- Has LL56 EWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL56 EWA has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on LL56 EWA 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 LL56 EWA find?
- LL56 EWA passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; underside chassis and suspension compontents corroded.
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