Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc
LM52 VGDMOT history
LM52 VGD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,650 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 126,650 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 VGD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 VGD was last recorded at 126,650 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 1,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 125,098 miles · 6 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,552 miles
- Average per year
- 4,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 126,650 miles
- 2023 – 125,098 miles
- 2022 – 124,247 miles
- 2021 – 121,403 miles
- 2020 – 116,673 miles
- 2019 – 111,896 miles
- 2018 – 107,714 miles
- 2017 – 103,287 miles
- 2016 – 99,079 miles
- 2015 – 95,031 miles
- 2014 – 91,386 miles
- 2013 – 87,172 miles
- 2012 – 82,140 miles
- 2011 – 77,479 miles
- 2010 – 70,397 miles
- 2009 – 63,896 miles
- 2008 – 56,259 miles
- 2007 – 48,995 miles
- 2006 – 41,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Steering rack bushes slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,650 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 126,650 miles
- Test number
- 175211820256
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail126,650 miles (+1,552)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,650 miles
- Test number
- 850854983644
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,098 miles (+851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2024
- Odometer
- 125,098 miles
- Test number
- 686728437964
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,247 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 124,247 miles
- Test number
- 246746416330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail124,247 miles (+2,844)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,247 miles
- Test number
- 857394402156
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,403 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 121,403 miles
- Test number
- 766549505317
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail121,403 miles (+4,730)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,403 miles
- Test number
- 359527406920
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass116,673 miles (+4,777)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 116,673 miles
- Test number
- 691400388209
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,896 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 111,896 miles
- Test number
- 663747783603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,896 miles (+4,182)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,896 miles
- Test number
- 819858168169
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass107,714 miles (+4,427)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 107,714 miles
- Test number
- 126314359750
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking in tread
Pass103,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 103,287 miles
- Test number
- 601478032212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,287 miles (+4,208)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,287 miles
- Test number
- 849534238301
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass99,079 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 99,079 miles
- Test number
- 222276299023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering rack bushes slight play
Fail99,079 miles (+4,048)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,079 miles
- Test number
- 249936807152
- FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken 1 white 1 green 1 brown (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s end bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering rack bushes slight play
Pass95,031 miles (+3,645)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 95,031 miles
- Test number
- 965145705295
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteHilevel stoplight inoperative
- NoteNearside rack gaiter slight damage
Pass91,386 miles (+4,214)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 91,386 miles
- Test number
- 915894904225
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteHilevel stoplight inoperative
Pass87,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 87,172 miles
- Test number
- 747595903263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,172 miles (+5,032)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,172 miles
- Test number
- 969174303242
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass82,140 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 82,140 miles
- Test number
- 546816102230
- NoteHilevel stoplight inoperative
Fail82,140 miles (+4,661)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,140 miles
- Test number
- 235586902257
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteHilevel stoplight inoperative
Fail77,479 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,479 miles
- Test number
- 959240001253
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass77,479 miles (+7,082)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 77,479 miles
- Test number
- 995780701299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,397 miles (+6,501)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 70,397 miles
- Test number
- 962062500286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,896 miles (+7,637)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 63,896 miles
- Test number
- 384998109249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,259 miles (+7,264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 56,259 miles
- Test number
- 444163548094
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,995 miles (+7,741)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 48,995 miles
- Test number
- 530420027027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 41,254 miles
- Test number
- 110713516452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 VGD
- Does LM52 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 VGD expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 VGD?
- The MOT on LM52 VGD expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 VGD done?
- LM52 VGD was recorded at 126,650 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
- Has LM52 VGD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 VGD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 VGD 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 VGD find?
- LM52 VGD passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.
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