
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc
LM52 XTKMOT history
LM52 XTK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,858 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 138,858 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 XTK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 XTK was last recorded at 138,858 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 4,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 134,225 miles · 2 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,633 miles
- Average per year
- 7,409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 138,858 miles
- 2022 – 134,225 miles
- 2021 – 129,821 miles
- 2020 – 126,015 miles
- 2019 – 122,516 miles
- 2018 – 120,473 miles
- 2017 – 108,648 miles
- 2016 – 96,399 miles
- 2015 – 85,570 miles
- 2014 – 74,845 miles
- 2013 – 63,781 miles
- 2012 – 54,320 miles
- 2011 – 47,064 miles
- 2010 – 40,681 miles
- 2009 – 33,197 miles
- 2008 – 26,010 miles
- 2007 – 20,996 miles
- 2006 – 12,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,858 miles (+4,633)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 138,858 miles
- Test number
- 116493738512
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass134,225 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 134,225 miles
- Test number
- 730413490111
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,225 miles (+4,404)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,225 miles
- Test number
- 396856087268
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,821 miles (+3,806)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 129,821 miles
- Test number
- 970393958089
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum
Pass126,015 miles (+33)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 126,015 miles
- Test number
- 468024277916
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,982 miles (+3,466)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,982 miles
- Test number
- 488050378575
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,516 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 122,516 miles
- Test number
- 927854223749
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,496 miles (+2,023)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,496 miles
- Test number
- 530292500857
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,473 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 120,473 miles
- Test number
- 109096120491
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox sump pan
Fail120,470 miles (+11,822)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,470 miles
- Test number
- 572000788676
- DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox sump pan
Pass108,648 miles (+12,249)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 108,648 miles
- Test number
- 252001761211
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass96,399 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 96,399 miles
- Test number
- 890669413880
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail96,396 miles (+10,826)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,396 miles
- Test number
- 953783367913
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSteering rack insecure o/s rack bush worn (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,570 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 85,570 miles
- Test number
- 246673425023
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail85,570 miles (+10,725)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,570 miles
- Test number
- 107973525078
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,845 miles (+11,064)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 74,845 miles
- Test number
- 775142724092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,781 miles (+9,461)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,781 miles
- Test number
- 195421433415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,320 miles (+7,256)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 54,320 miles
- Test number
- 145671712057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,064 miles (+6,383)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 47,064 miles
- Test number
- 249878611077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,681 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,681 miles
- Test number
- 452859120082
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass40,681 miles (+7,484)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 40,681 miles
- Test number
- 744959820088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,197 miles (+7,187)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 33,197 miles
- Test number
- 460346019049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,010 miles (+5,014)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 26,010 miles
- Test number
- 290565318027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,996 miles (+8,353)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 20,996 miles
- Test number
- 572390637088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 12,643 miles
- Test number
- 632397826022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 XTK
- Does LM52 XTK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 XTK expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 XTK?
- The MOT on LM52 XTK expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 XTK done?
- LM52 XTK was recorded at 138,858 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 7,409 miles a year.
- Has LM52 XTK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 XTK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM52 XTK 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 XTK find?
- LM52 XTK passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 7 more.
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