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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 3,498 cc

LM10 CAVMOT history

LM10 CAV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

LM10 CAV black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
129,543 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 CAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 CAV was last recorded at 129,543 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 7,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,103 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,440 miles
Average per year
9,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,543 miles
  • 2023 – 122,103 miles
  • 2022 – 107,908 miles
  • 2021 – 91,541 miles
  • 2020 – 85,585 miles
  • 2019 – 75,992 miles
  • 2018 – 66,883 miles
  • 2017 – 59,294 miles
  • 2016 – 47,841 miles
  • 2015 – 39,601 miles
  • 2014 – 29,311 miles
  • 2013 – 23,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,543 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,543 miles (+7,440)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,543 miles
    Test number
    295672922064
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,103 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,103 miles
    Test number
    828677505279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

  3. Fail122,103 miles (+14,195)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,103 miles
    Test number
    288604543116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

  4. Pass107,908 miles (+16,367)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,908 miles
    Test number
    516179113820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    648110107411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,541 miles (+5,956)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    987358729307
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,585 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    389030124745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail85,584 miles (+9,592)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,584 miles
    Test number
    968855353419
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass75,992 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    391879505520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail75,991 miles (+9,108)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,991 miles
    Test number
    128186803425
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass66,883 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,883 miles
    Test number
    620983721118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail66,882 miles (+7,588)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,882 miles
    Test number
    415925155920
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass59,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,294 miles
    Test number
    816555663007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,294 miles (+11,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,294 miles
    Test number
    395678516730
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass47,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,841 miles
    Test number
    514986475524
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail47,841 miles (+8,240)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,841 miles
    Test number
    186591803537
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,601 miles (+10,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    741295299099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,311 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,311 miles
    Test number
    247544844242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,475 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,475 miles
    Test number
    189437343220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LM10 CAV

Does LM10 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 CAV expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 CAV?
The MOT on LM10 CAV expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 CAV done?
LM10 CAV was recorded at 129,543 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 9,554 miles a year.
Has LM10 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 CAV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM10 CAV 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 LM10 CAV find?
LM10 CAV passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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