
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc
LM52 FYAMOT history
LM52 FYA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,485 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 163,485 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,119 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 FYA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 FYA was last recorded at 163,485 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 8,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 155,268 miles · 2 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,217 miles
- Average per year
- 8,119 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 163,485 miles
- 2022 – 155,268 miles
- 2021 – 148,730 miles
- 2020 – 143,161 miles
- 2019 – 137,224 miles
- 2018 – 130,666 miles
- 2017 – 125,354 miles
- 2016 – 118,558 miles
- 2015 – 108,706 miles
- 2014 – 100,509 miles
- 2013 – 91,572 miles
- 2012 – 84,035 miles
- 2011 – 74,302 miles
- 2010 – 64,689 miles
- 2009 – 53,697 miles
- 2007 – 41,538 miles
- 2005 – 20,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,485 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 163,485 miles
- Test number
- 897232098062
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail163,485 miles (+8,217)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,485 miles
- Test number
- 398490073999
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,268 miles (+6,538)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 155,268 miles
- Test number
- 266322793068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,730 miles (+5,569)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 148,730 miles
- Test number
- 600568513354
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
Pass143,161 miles (+5,937)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 143,161 miles
- Test number
- 511087095022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,224 miles (+6,558)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 137,224 miles
- Test number
- 318222699530
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,666 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 130,666 miles
- Test number
- 733695980187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,634 miles (+5,280)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,634 miles
- Test number
- 744023426655
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rack arm has slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,354 miles (+6,796)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 125,354 miles
- Test number
- 114140498592
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Pass118,558 miles (+9,852)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 118,558 miles
- Test number
- 250634328621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass108,706 miles (+8,197)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 108,706 miles
- Test number
- 856287645153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,509 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 100,509 miles
- Test number
- 488734854159
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail100,509 miles (+8,937)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,509 miles
- Test number
- 157510654176
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass91,572 miles (+7,537)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 91,572 miles
- Test number
- 506684023149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,035 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 84,035 miles
- Test number
- 635075842112
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail84,035 miles (+9,733)8 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,035 miles
- Test number
- 288574242114
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass74,302 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 74,302 miles
- Test number
- 287470441461
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail74,302 miles (+9,613)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,302 miles
- Test number
- 498249831130
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass64,689 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 64,689 miles
- Test number
- 211750840181
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Fail64,689 miles (+10,992)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,689 miles
- Test number
- 372520540138
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass53,697 miles (+12,159)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 53,697 miles
- Test number
- 800523049153
- 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)
Pass41,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 41,538 miles
- Test number
- 272417847372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,538 miles (+10,073)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,538 miles
- Test number
- 380337447339
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass31,465 miles (+10,797)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 31,465 miles
- Test number
- 724370517077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,668 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 20,668 miles
- Test number
- 210049145390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM52 FYA
- Does LM52 FYA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 FYA expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 FYA?
- The MOT on LM52 FYA expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 FYA done?
- LM52 FYA was recorded at 163,485 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 8,119 miles a year.
- Has LM52 FYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 FYA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM52 FYA 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 LM52 FYA find?
- LM52 FYA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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