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Mercedes-Benz ML

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 3,498 cc

LM61 CUGMOT history

LM61 CUG is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

LM61 CUG grey Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
118,833 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 CUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 CUG was last recorded at 118,833 miles on 23 May 2026, 3,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,294 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,539 miles
Average per year
7,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,833 miles
  • 2024 – 115,294 miles
  • 2023 – 109,171 miles
  • 2022 – 99,316 miles
  • 2021 – 94,306 miles
  • 2020 – 86,401 miles
  • 2019 – 79,814 miles
  • 2018 – 71,740 miles
  • 2017 – 60,847 miles
  • 2016 – 51,758 miles
  • 2015 – 41,745 miles
  • 2014 – 31,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,833 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Under body corrosion

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,833 miles (+3,539)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    950817699695
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Under body corrosion

  2. Pass115,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,294 miles
    Test number
    139573728030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,294 miles (+6,123)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,294 miles
    Test number
    455692380008
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted

  4. Pass109,171 miles (+9,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    686020999438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,316 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,316 miles
    Test number
    366085999188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,306 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,306 miles
    Test number
    789390514048
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear nearside exhaust clamp broken but not leaking
    • AdvisoryRear offside exhaust clamp cracked

  7. Fail94,303 miles (+7,902)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,303 miles
    Test number
    653629171479
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear nearside exhaust clamp broken but not leaking
    • AdvisoryRear offside exhaust clamp cracked

  8. Pass86,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,401 miles
    Test number
    371014093486
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing/bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail86,398 miles (+6,584)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    608191088742
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing/bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass79,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,814 miles
    Test number
    403689624183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre side wall has cuts no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre side wall has cuts no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail79,811 miles (+8,071)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    235635907150
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre side wall has cuts no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre side wall has cuts no cords showing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,740 miles
    Test number
    452394985744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,737 miles (+12)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,737 miles
    Test number
    521816535851
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail71,725 miles (+10,878)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,725 miles
    Test number
    521402110640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

  15. Pass60,847 miles (+9,089)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,847 miles
    Test number
    316662578589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    901762729849
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail51,754 miles (+10,009)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,754 miles
    Test number
    905836063059
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,745 miles (+10,080)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,745 miles
    Test number
    767071403603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,665 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    897233104379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn bald of usable tread on edges.

Questions about LM61 CUG

Does LM61 CUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 CUG is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 CUG?
The MOT on LM61 CUG is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 CUG done?
LM61 CUG was recorded at 118,833 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 7,539 miles a year.
Has LM61 CUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 CUG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 CUG 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 LM61 CUG find?
LM61 CUG passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear, and 2 more.

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