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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

LM61 TLZMOT history

LM61 TLZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LM61 TLZ black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,356 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 TLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 TLZ was last recorded at 112,356 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 6,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,862 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,494 miles
Average per year
6,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,356 miles
  • 2025 – 105,862 miles
  • 2024 – 102,061 miles
  • 2023 – 100,654 miles
  • 2022 – 88,203 miles
  • 2021 – 81,741 miles
  • 2020 – 77,428 miles
  • 2019 – 72,242 miles
  • 2018 – 62,205 miles
  • 2017 – 53,822 miles
  • 2016 – 45,558 miles
  • 2014 – 33,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Loose wheel speed sensor (ABS system) mounting bolt

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Poly vee belt coated in oil

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,356 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,356 miles
    Test number
    246974696928
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Loose wheel speed sensor (ABS system) mounting bolt
  2. Fail112,356 miles (+6,494)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,356 miles
    Test number
    540558569467
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements The letters on the license plate are covered with tape (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Loose wheel speed sensor (ABS system) mounting bolt
  3. Pass105,862 miles (+3,801)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,862 miles
    Test number
    325781677136
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    345225308844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,061 miles (+1,407)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    990270928378
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative rear adjuster broken undercar (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass100,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    471519370702
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Fail100,654 miles (+5,336)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    250831008492
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort [39] (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass95,318 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    666938509046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,203 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    894529590692
    • DangerousPoly vee belt coated in oil
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail88,203 miles (+6,462)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    305327928506
    • DangerousPoly vee belt coated in oil
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass81,741 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    808250845152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,428 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,428 miles
    Test number
    649592901403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    452327549342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,242 miles (+10,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    226597111343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  15. Pass62,205 miles (+8,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,205 miles
    Test number
    326481856939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass53,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    377980416984
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt mechanisan slight damage cover
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
  17. Fail53,822 miles (+8,264)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    257005736960
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt mechanisan slight damage cover
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
  18. Pass45,558 miles (+12,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,558 miles
    Test number
    981876580800
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 2654520
  19. Pass33,541 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,541 miles
    Test number
    886787434379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,870 miles
    Test number
    259037354444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,870 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,870 miles
    Test number
    845307354140
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Questions about LM61 TLZ

Does LM61 TLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 TLZ is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 TLZ?
The MOT on LM61 TLZ is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 TLZ done?
LM61 TLZ was recorded at 112,356 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,821 miles a year.
Has LM61 TLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 TLZ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 TLZ 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 TLZ find?
LM61 TLZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 4 more.

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