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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LR09 SDUMOT history

LR09 SDU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

LR09 SDU black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
140,441 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SDU was last recorded at 140,441 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 2,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2015: 56,402 miles, lower than 149,000 miles on 24 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,888 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,553 miles
Average per year
8,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,441 miles
  • 2023 – 137,888 miles
  • 2022 – 133,785 miles
  • 2021 – 131,383 miles
  • 2020 – 117,363 miles
  • 2019 – 91,360 miles
  • 2018 – 76,546 miles
  • 2017 – 66,086 miles
  • 2016 – 61,997 miles
  • 2015 – 56,402 miles
  • 2014 – 149,000 miles
  • 2013 – 49,354 miles
  • 2012 – 33,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,441 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,441 miles
    Test number
    714536444994
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail140,441 miles (+2,553)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,441 miles
    Test number
    562698676296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring loom touching drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass137,888 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,888 miles
    Test number
    645303564716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,785 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,785 miles
    Test number
    300590953354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,783 miles (+2,400)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,783 miles
    Test number
    175431318955
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass131,383 miles (+14,020)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,383 miles
    Test number
    289307628827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,363 miles (+26,003)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,363 miles
    Test number
    186052555207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,360 miles (+365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,360 miles
    Test number
    572583101895
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail90,995 miles (+14,449)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,995 miles
    Test number
    933444621141
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly smoking on acceleration
  10. Pass76,546 miles (+10,460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,546 miles
    Test number
    688732471312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass66,086 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    244358425272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,997 miles (+5,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    136454279081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass56,402 miles (-92,598)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,402 miles
    Test number
    159250745064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,000 miles (+99,646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,000 miles
    Test number
    705814614116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,354 miles (+16,345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    227116403127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,009 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    237300082065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,004 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,004 miles
    Test number
    186619372092
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LR09 SDU

Does LR09 SDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 SDU expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SDU?
The MOT on LR09 SDU expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 SDU done?
LR09 SDU was recorded at 140,441 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 8,701 miles a year.
Has LR09 SDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SDU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 SDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 SDU find?
LR09 SDU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; oil leak, but not excessive.

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