
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
LM52 FZPMOT history
LM52 FZP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 102,432 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 FZP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 FZP was last recorded at 102,432 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 5,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 96,553 miles · 6 Nov 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 5,879 miles
- Average per year
- 4,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 102,432 miles
- 2019 – 96,553 miles
- 2018 – 95,502 miles
- 2017 – 90,333 miles
- 2016 – 78,021 miles
- 2015 – 69,984 miles
- 2014 – 65,853 miles
- 2012 – 61,535 miles
- 2011 – 58,074 miles
- 2010 – 49,487 miles
- 2009 – 43,223 miles
- 2008 – 39,849 miles
- 2007 – 33,981 miles
- 2006 – 27,025 miles
- 2005 – 19,235 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,432 miles (+5,879)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 102,432 miles
- Test number
- 446032308149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,553 miles (+1,051)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 96,553 miles
- Test number
- 989593283129
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass95,502 miles (+5,169)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 95,502 miles
- Test number
- 276353166908
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass90,333 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 90,333 miles
- Test number
- 204024512468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,326 miles (+12,305)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,326 miles
- Test number
- 227307011757
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,021 miles (+8,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 78,021 miles
- Test number
- 708328635921
- AdvisoryChild seat
Pass69,984 miles (+15)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 69,984 miles
- Test number
- 318740455027
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside and offside steering rack bushes worn but no excessive movement
- NoteSurface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components
Fail69,969 miles (+4,116)3 dangerous7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,969 miles
- Test number
- 186107245060
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside and offside steering rack bushes worn but no excessive movement
- NoteSurface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components
Pass65,853 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 65,853 miles
- Test number
- 105524724488
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail65,853 miles (+4,318)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,853 miles
- Test number
- 398014724073
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,535 miles (+3,461)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 61,535 miles
- Test number
- 945032762343
- Note2 rear most seats missing at time of test seat belts not fully checked
- NoteSmall part at front main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass58,074 miles (+8,587)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 58,074 miles
- Test number
- 756854161302
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,487 miles (+6,264)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 49,487 miles
- Test number
- 421279240351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,223 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 43,223 miles
- Test number
- 191433149320
- NoteADVISE REAR NO,PLATE BE CHANGED SOON WATER INGRESS STARTING
Fail43,223 miles (+3,374)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,223 miles
- Test number
- 290713649371
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteADVISE REAR NO,PLATE BE CHANGED SOON WATER INGRESS STARTING
Pass39,849 miles (+5,868)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,849 miles
- Test number
- 364279928305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,981 miles (+6,956)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 33,981 miles
- Test number
- 482236847422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 27,025 miles
- Test number
- 823767746307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,025 miles (+7,790)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,025 miles
- Test number
- 393727546307
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteN/s reapeater lens cracked door mirror
- NoteO/s front seat belt starting to fray
Pass19,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 19,235 miles
- Test number
- 120081245397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 FZP
- Does LM52 FZP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 FZP expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 FZP?
- The MOT on LM52 FZP expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 FZP done?
- LM52 FZP was recorded at 102,432 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 4,960 miles a year.
- Has LM52 FZP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 FZP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2017.
- Has the mileage on LM52 FZP 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 FZP find?
- LM52 FZP passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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