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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LM52 USPMOT history

LM52 USP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

LM52 USP silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
95,875 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 USP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 USP was last recorded at 95,875 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,716 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
4,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,875 miles
  • 2023 – 88,120 miles
  • 2021 – 80,471 miles
  • 2020 – 74,864 miles
  • 2019 – 62,281 miles
  • 2017 – 59,608 miles
  • 2016 – 54,524 miles
  • 2015 – 52,801 miles
  • 2014 – 51,341 miles
  • 2013 – 48,102 miles
  • 2012 – 42,891 miles
  • 2011 – 35,155 miles
  • 2010 – 31,367 miles
  • 2009 – 22,946 miles
  • 2008 – 18,305 miles
  • 2007 – 14,138 miles
  • 2006 – 10,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across back axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,875 miles (+159)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,875 miles
    Test number
    204597517103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail95,716 miles (+7,596)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,716 miles
    Test number
    644890875450
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass88,120 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,120 miles
    Test number
    503816105601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail88,111 miles (+7,640)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    398010428144
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,471 miles
    Test number
    151765206591
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,452 miles (+5,588)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    873968695557
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,864 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    699797988424
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail74,863 miles (+12,582)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    208608987453
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,281 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,281 miles
    Test number
    274719663175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,275 miles (+2,667)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    110889813377
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass59,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,608 miles
    Test number
    807140891835
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear subframe in clip. (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail59,608 miles (+5,084)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,608 miles
    Test number
    164699718344
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear subframe in clip. (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass54,524 miles (+1,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    360859363490
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySmall cut in nsf tyre sidewall

  14. Pass52,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,801 miles
    Test number
    679424655183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail52,801 miles (+1,460)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,801 miles
    Test number
    277056145146
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass51,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,341 miles
    Test number
    448589944144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,333 miles (+3,231)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,333 miles
    Test number
    348029244132
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass48,102 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,102 miles
    Test number
    239471753122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,891 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    826843212008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,155 miles (+3,788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,155 miles
    Test number
    865428011047
    • NoteRear tyres worn close to limit

  21. Pass31,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,367 miles
    Test number
    331567200267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,356 miles (+8,410)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,356 miles
    Test number
    810787000232
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass22,946 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,946 miles
    Test number
    301313489136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,503 miles (+3,198)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,503 miles
    Test number
    653397539082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front plate cracked
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteVery strong advise on off side front tyre on limit advise to change soon

  25. Pass18,305 miles (+4,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,305 miles
    Test number
    171114748455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass14,138 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,138 miles
    Test number
    693678037012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,727 miles
    Test number
    700998266076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 USP

Does LM52 USP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 USP expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 USP?
The MOT on LM52 USP expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 USP done?
LM52 USP was recorded at 95,875 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 4,726 miles a year.
Has LM52 USP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 USP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 USP 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 USP find?
LM52 USP passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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