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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LM54 JTXMOT history

LM54 JTX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

LM54 JTX silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2023
Mileage
121,614 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 JTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 JTX was last recorded at 121,614 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,592 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,614 miles
  • 2021 – 116,299 miles
  • 2020 – 107,935 miles
  • 2019 – 105,316 miles
  • 2018 – 104,166 miles
  • 2017 – 97,777 miles
  • 2016 – 90,750 miles
  • 2015 – 81,808 miles
  • 2014 – 73,338 miles
  • 2013 – 67,319 miles
  • 2012 – 63,273 miles
  • 2009 – 57,778 miles
  • 2008 – 41,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,614 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tracking arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tracking arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,614 miles (+22)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,614 miles
    Test number
    849840768761
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,592 miles (+5,293)1 dangerous6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    993417556247
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end locking ring missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leaking from rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various leaks from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,299 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,299 miles
    Test number
    336633148179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,170 miles (+8,235)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,170 miles
    Test number
    167236031500
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,935 miles
    Test number
    542076963774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,935 miles (+2,619)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,935 miles
    Test number
    825371322430
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,316 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    911727676536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased

  8. Fail105,293 miles (+1,127)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,293 miles
    Test number
    431794598691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased

  9. Pass104,166 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    529407852510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,064 miles (+6,287)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    780487892807
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass97,777 miles (+132)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,777 miles
    Test number
    697588872831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail97,645 miles (+6,895)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,645 miles
    Test number
    171153052238
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass90,750 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,750 miles
    Test number
    110892965241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail90,697 miles (+8,889)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    603594990500
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure contains water (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil level min

  15. Pass81,808 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    819964225231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes greaced
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Fail81,807 miles (+8,469)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,807 miles
    Test number
    757232425296
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes greaced
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass73,338 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    929468394075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,319 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,319 miles
    Test number
    727512293080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,273 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    256990172089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass63,273 miles (+5,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    628320972067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass57,778 miles (+15,922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,778 miles
    Test number
    141960129249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    101203908077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 JTX

Does LM54 JTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 JTX expired on 27 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 JTX?
The MOT on LM54 JTX expired on 27 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 JTX done?
LM54 JTX was recorded at 121,614 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 5,425 miles a year.
Has LM54 JTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 JTX has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 JTX 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 JTX find?
LM54 JTX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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