
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass79,323 miles (+2,889)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,323 miles
- Test number
- 878812705473
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass73,873 miles (+754)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 73,873 miles
- Test number
- 825789444573
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass58,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 58,000 miles
- Test number
- 445223033385
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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)
Pass48,685 miles (+3,395)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 48,685 miles
- Test number
- 383675630324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,290 miles (+4,994)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 45,290 miles
- Test number
- 602727839356
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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