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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LS02 EXAMOT history

LS02 EXA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 15 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LS02 EXA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
92,128 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 EXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 EXA was last recorded at 92,128 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 3,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,814 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,314 miles
Average per year
3,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,128 miles
  • 2023 – 88,814 miles
  • 2022 – 84,762 miles
  • 2021 – 79,323 miles
  • 2020 – 76,434 miles
  • 2019 – 73,873 miles
  • 2018 – 73,119 miles
  • 2017 – 72,289 miles
  • 2016 – 68,218 miles
  • 2015 – 66,557 miles
  • 2014 – 62,647 miles
  • 2013 – 58,000 miles
  • 2012 – 55,562 miles
  • 2011 – 52,490 miles
  • 2010 – 48,685 miles
  • 2009 – 45,290 miles
  • 2008 – 40,296 miles
  • 2007 – 35,205 miles
  • 2006 – 28,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,128 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,128 miles (+3,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,128 miles
    Test number
    136757026096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,814 miles (+4,052)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    578842780616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,762 miles (+5,439)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    538701131045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,323 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    878812705473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,434 miles (+2,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    118491598422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,873 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,873 miles
    Test number
    825789444573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,119 miles (+830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    368538892011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass72,289 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    858046704392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Fail72,282 miles (+4,064)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,282 miles
    Test number
    366145390454
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass68,218 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,218 miles
    Test number
    508042178722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass66,557 miles (+3,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,557 miles
    Test number
    421579856865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass62,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,647 miles
    Test number
    996953524361
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail62,647 miles (+4,647)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,647 miles
    Test number
    855751624391
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass58,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    445223033385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,000 miles (+2,438)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    405872833437
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass55,562 miles (+3,072)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    475353032318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass52,490 miles (+3,805)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,490 miles
    Test number
    178669311314
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
  18. Fail48,685 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,685 miles
    Test number
    242845930359
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass48,685 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,685 miles
    Test number
    383675630324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,290 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    602727839356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,296 miles (+5,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,296 miles
    Test number
    321727738365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
  22. Pass35,205 miles (+6,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,205 miles
    Test number
    963518437347
    • 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)
  23. Pass28,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,483 miles
    Test number
    643543676213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 EXA

Does LS02 EXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 EXA expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 EXA?
The MOT on LS02 EXA expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 EXA done?
LS02 EXA was recorded at 92,128 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 3,517 miles a year.
Has LS02 EXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 EXA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LS02 EXA 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 LS02 EXA find?
LS02 EXA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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