
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
LM61 XLSMOT history
LM61 XLS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 129,196 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 XLS
- 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
- 28 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 XLS was last recorded at 129,196 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,018 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,178 miles
- Average per year
- 9,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,196 miles
- 2025 – 126,018 miles
- 2024 – 116,395 miles
- 2023 – 104,938 miles
- 2022 – 90,204 miles
- 2021 – 76,384 miles
- 2020 – 69,718 miles
- 2019 – 60,391 miles
- 2018 – 51,730 miles
- 2017 – 41,506 miles
- 2016 – 32,869 miles
- 2015 – 22,876 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Uneven front tyre wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,196 miles (+3,178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 129,196 miles
- Test number
- 941919464364
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,018 miles (+9,623)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 126,018 miles
- Test number
- 438676156556
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,395 miles (+27)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 116,395 miles
- Test number
- 987403066294
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake cable defective
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective
Fail116,368 miles (+11,430)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,368 miles
- Test number
- 633341444035
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,938 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 104,938 miles
- Test number
- 106140169615
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUneven front tyre wear
Fail104,917 miles (+14,713)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,917 miles
- Test number
- 209902145129
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUneven front tyre wear
Pass90,204 miles (+13,820)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 90,204 miles
- Test number
- 597407739940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,384 miles (+6,666)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 76,384 miles
- Test number
- 258688757938
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass69,718 miles (+9,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,718 miles
- Test number
- 867159760171
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,391 miles (+8,661)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 60,391 miles
- Test number
- 243242531077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,730 miles (+10,224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 51,730 miles
- Test number
- 642848041245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,506 miles (+8,637)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 41,506 miles
- Test number
- 886781223007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,869 miles (+9,993)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 32,869 miles
- Test number
- 794516771410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 22,876 miles
- Test number
- 228493015091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,876 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,876 miles
- Test number
- 957443015022
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM61 XLS
- Does LM61 XLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 XLS is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 XLS?
- The MOT on LM61 XLS is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 XLS done?
- LM61 XLS was recorded at 129,196 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 9,581 miles a year.
- Has LM61 XLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 XLS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM61 XLS 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 XLS find?
- LM61 XLS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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