Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc
LM54 FPNMOT history
LM54 FPN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,505 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 89,505 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 FPN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 FPN was last recorded at 89,505 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,296 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,209 miles
- Average per year
- 3,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,505 miles
- 2024 – 88,296 miles
- 2023 – 85,329 miles
- 2022 – 82,883 miles
- 2021 – 81,664 miles
- 2020 – 80,743 miles
- 2019 – 79,287 miles
- 2018 – 76,082 miles
- 2017 – 73,477 miles
- 2016 – 71,409 miles
- 2015 – 67,160 miles
- 2014 – 61,828 miles
- 2013 – 57,519 miles
- 2012 – 52,076 miles
- 2011 – 46,301 miles
- 2010 – 39,640 miles
- 2009 – 31,890 miles
- 2008 – 25,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,505 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,505 miles (+1,209)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 89,505 miles
- Test number
- 403743860168
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass88,296 miles (+2,967)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 88,296 miles
- Test number
- 322952724507
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal including components
Pass85,329 miles (+2,446)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 85,329 miles
- Test number
- 125699042279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,883 miles (+1,219)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 82,883 miles
- Test number
- 927932994972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,664 miles (+921)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 81,664 miles
- Test number
- 133026889774
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass80,743 miles (+1,456)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 80,743 miles
- Test number
- 173987808838
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle fully wax oiled
Pass79,287 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,287 miles
- Test number
- 518536278663
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty
Fail79,287 miles (+3,205)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,287 miles
- Test number
- 710050164864
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle rusty
Pass76,082 miles (+2,605)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 76,082 miles
- Test number
- 552196006031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle and components covered in underseal
Pass73,477 miles (+2,068)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 73,477 miles
- Test number
- 956172188201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryLots of over corrosion to components underneath vehicle
Pass71,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 71,409 miles
- Test number
- 586089414861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,409 miles (+1,513)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,409 miles
- Test number
- 860650346567
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass69,896 miles (+2,736)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 69,896 miles
- Test number
- 327852795468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,160 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 67,160 miles
- Test number
- 746736855036
- NoteOil leaks from filler cap and possibly rear crankshaft oil seal
Fail67,160 miles (+5,332)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,160 miles
- Test number
- 946256155087
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leaks from filler cap and possibly rear crankshaft oil seal
- NotePad warning light on
- NoteUndertray retaining clips missing(2)
Pass61,828 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 61,828 miles
- Test number
- 305696864025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail61,828 miles (+4,309)11 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,828 miles
- Test number
- 538193764000
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass57,519 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 57,519 miles
- Test number
- 607145763090
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail57,515 miles (+5,439)6 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,515 miles
- Test number
- 709673763062
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front xenon healamp self adjusting levelling switch has a broken bracket and is insecure.
Pass52,076 miles (+5,775)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 52,076 miles
- Test number
- 125309252465
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,301 miles (+6,661)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 46,301 miles
- Test number
- 195282461022
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,640 miles (+7,750)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 39,640 miles
- Test number
- 104921540406
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass31,890 miles (+5,964)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 31,890 miles
- Test number
- 842317239074
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass25,926 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 25,926 miles
- Test number
- 341832238086
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LM54 FPN
- Does LM54 FPN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 FPN is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 FPN?
- The MOT on LM54 FPN is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 FPN done?
- LM54 FPN was recorded at 89,505 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,581 miles a year.
- Has LM54 FPN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 FPN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on LM54 FPN 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 LM54 FPN find?
- LM54 FPN passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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