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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

LR54 MGEMOT history

LR54 MGE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 218,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LR54 MGE black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
218,626 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 MGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 MGE was last recorded at 218,626 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 5,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,511 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,115 miles
Average per year
8,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,626 miles
  • 2025 – 213,511 miles
  • 2024 – 207,927 miles
  • 2023 – 200,236 miles
  • 2022 – 194,635 miles
  • 2021 – 187,501 miles
  • 2020 – 181,018 miles
  • 2019 – 173,147 miles
  • 2018 – 167,388 miles
  • 2017 – 161,668 miles
  • 2016 – 155,690 miles
  • 2015 – 146,431 miles
  • 2014 – 135,423 miles
  • 2013 – 125,502 miles
  • 2012 – 113,705 miles
  • 2011 – 103,564 miles
  • 2010 – 90,990 miles
  • 2009 – 78,800 miles
  • 2007 – 61,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,626 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,626 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,626 miles
    Test number
    335733741934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,511 miles (+5,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    213,511 miles
    Test number
    368814386319
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower damp sump
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass207,927 miles (+7,691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    207,927 miles
    Test number
    952420952370
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass200,236 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    200,236 miles
    Test number
    891238677805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass194,635 miles (+7,134)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    194,635 miles
    Test number
    418467874816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass187,501 miles (+6,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    187,501 miles
    Test number
    239130097514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass181,018 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,018 miles
    Test number
    279956565848
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail181,018 miles (+7,871)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,018 miles
    Test number
    527051176015
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass173,147 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    173,147 miles
    Test number
    473435302658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail173,136 miles (+5,748)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,136 miles
    Test number
    102391985350
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass167,388 miles (+5,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,388 miles
    Test number
    928028078240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
  12. Pass161,668 miles (+5,978)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,668 miles
    Test number
    323082049593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres have diagonal spot wear on egdes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass155,690 miles (+9,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,690 miles
    Test number
    552104700569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slight uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slight uneven wear
  14. Pass146,431 miles (+11,008)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,431 miles
    Test number
    205985575057
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
  15. Pass135,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    135,423 miles
    Test number
    158027754483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail135,423 miles (+9,921)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,423 miles
    Test number
    848257654032
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass125,502 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,502 miles
    Test number
    296304773076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSrs air bag light on
  18. Fail125,502 miles (+11,797)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,502 miles
    Test number
    615214973082
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSrs air bag light on
  19. Pass113,705 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,705 miles
    Test number
    185619062097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass113,689 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,689 miles
    Test number
    108258862024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Fail113,689 miles (+10,125)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,689 miles
    Test number
    599242462078
    • FailureCentre Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront fog warning light comes on with rears switched on
  22. Pass103,564 miles (+12,574)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    519460971053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteSRS light on
  23. Pass90,990 miles (+12,190)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,990 miles
    Test number
    100318460005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner egde 4mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 2mm
  24. Pass78,800 miles (+17,389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    651858859023
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
  25. Pass61,411 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    961259787246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear pads getting low

Questions about LR54 MGE

Does LR54 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 MGE is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 MGE?
The MOT on LR54 MGE is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 MGE done?
LR54 MGE was recorded at 218,626 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 8,532 miles a year.
Has LR54 MGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 MGE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LR54 MGE 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 LR54 MGE find?
LR54 MGE passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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