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Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LM52 URSMOT history

LM52 URS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

LM52 URS red Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
150,622 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 URS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 URS was last recorded at 150,622 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 2,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,845 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,777 miles
Average per year
5,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,622 miles
  • 2024 – 147,845 miles
  • 2023 – 143,308 miles
  • 2022 – 139,264 miles
  • 2021 – 136,376 miles
  • 2020 – 134,679 miles
  • 2019 – 131,258 miles
  • 2018 – 127,141 miles
  • 2017 – 123,522 miles
  • 2016 – 120,507 miles
  • 2015 – 117,044 miles
  • 2014 – 112,432 miles
  • 2013 – 106,201 miles
  • 2012 – 101,332 miles
  • 2011 – 94,361 miles
  • 2009 – 83,709 miles
  • 2008 – 75,088 miles
  • 2007 – 68,087 miles
  • 2006 – 54,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,622 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,622 miles (+2,777)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,622 miles
    Test number
    665623384148
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass147,845 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,845 miles
    Test number
    773134870318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,308 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,308 miles
    Test number
    572500699555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,037 miles (+3,773)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,037 miles
    Test number
    426582891300
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,264 miles (+2,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,264 miles
    Test number
    152296815083
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass136,376 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,376 miles
    Test number
    213502965188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,679 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    134,679 miles
    Test number
    111679690572
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail134,678 miles (+3,420)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,678 miles
    Test number
    101986554436
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass131,258 miles (+4,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    131,258 miles
    Test number
    659102060298
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight leak to o/s/f inner cv gaitor

  10. Pass127,141 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,141 miles
    Test number
    587944888379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,522 miles (+3,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    619553202861
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass120,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,507 miles
    Test number
    811021577907
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail120,507 miles (+3,463)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,507 miles
    Test number
    962761994135
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass117,044 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,044 miles
    Test number
    955288595035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,432 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    125268714198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass112,432 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    707158014184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,201 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,201 miles
    Test number
    447079453029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet struts inoperative
    • NoteSurface corosion nsf brakie pipes

  18. Fail106,201 miles (+4,869)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,201 miles
    Test number
    925116453077
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet struts inoperative
    • NoteSurface corosion nsf brakie pipes

  19. Pass101,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    849099232082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail101,332 miles (+6,971)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    355978932081
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass94,361 miles (+10,652)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,361 miles
    Test number
    696240821020
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake pipes to ABS unit slight corrosion.

  22. Pass83,709 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,709 miles
    Test number
    581726939361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    991077948329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,088 miles (+7,001)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    713957848336
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  25. Pass68,087 miles (+13,745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,087 miles
    Test number
    350168047312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,342 miles
    Test number
    523229646375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 URS

Does LM52 URS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 URS expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 URS?
The MOT on LM52 URS expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 URS done?
LM52 URS was recorded at 150,622 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 5,301 miles a year.
Has LM52 URS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 URS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 URS 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 URS find?
LM52 URS passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 8 more.

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