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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.

LM52 XTK black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass138,858 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass74,845 miles (+11,064)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,845 miles
    Test number
    775142724092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,781 miles (+9,461)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,781 miles
    Test number
    195421433415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,320 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,320 miles
    Test number
    145671712057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,064 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,064 miles
    Test number
    249878611077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass40,681 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,681 miles
    Test number
    744959820088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,197 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    460346019049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,010 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,010 miles
    Test number
    290565318027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,996 miles (+8,353)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,996 miles
    Test number
    572390637088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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