Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
LS51 LNUMOT history
LS51 LNU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,027 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 128,027 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,441 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 LNU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 LNU was last recorded at 128,027 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,232 miles · 4 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 795 miles
- Average per year
- 4,441 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,027 miles
- 2024 – 125,355 miles
- 2023 – 122,392 miles
- 2022 – 120,159 miles
- 2021 – 117,962 miles
- 2020 – 114,260 miles
- 2019 – 111,710 miles
- 2018 – 108,548 miles
- 2017 – 107,575 miles
- 2016 – 104,590 miles
- 2015 – 102,890 miles
- 2014 – 101,978 miles
- 2013 – 99,430 miles
- 2011 – 94,285 miles
- 2010 – 88,011 miles
- 2009 – 81,520 miles
- 2008 – 71,496 miles
- 2007 – 59,926 miles
- 2006 – 49,320 miles
- 2005 – 38,227 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,027 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 128,027 miles
- Test number
- 796907779018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail128,027 miles (+795)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,027 miles
- Test number
- 922363490594
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass127,232 miles (+1,877)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 127,232 miles
- Test number
- 668352272751
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,355 miles (+2,963)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 125,355 miles
- Test number
- 128920425825
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass122,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 122,392 miles
- Test number
- 355002507711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,392 miles (+2,233)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,392 miles
- Test number
- 833028832074
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass120,159 miles (+2,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 120,159 miles
- Test number
- 831859315627
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,962 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 117,962 miles
- Test number
- 762308952167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,260 miles
- Test number
- 530910991018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,260 miles (+2,550)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,260 miles
- Test number
- 897665002276
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,710 miles (+3,162)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 111,710 miles
- Test number
- 245756972959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,548 miles (+973)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 108,548 miles
- Test number
- 249928495857
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper cross member (6.1.B.2)
Pass107,575 miles (+2,985)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 107,575 miles
- Test number
- 838339441515
- AdvisoryRear bumper cross member slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
Pass104,590 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 104,590 miles
- Test number
- 670778669431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,890 miles (+912)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 102,890 miles
- Test number
- 327467205064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,978 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 101,978 miles
- Test number
- 176197304411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,430 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,430 miles
- Test number
- 479694513002
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteAdvise offside front anti-roll bar rubber bush
Pass99,430 miles (+5,145)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 99,430 miles
- Test number
- 916504313079
- NoteAdvise offside front anti-roll bar rubber bush
Pass94,285 miles (+6,274)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 94,285 miles
- Test number
- 396767801393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,011 miles (+6,491)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 88,011 miles
- Test number
- 982889110286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,520 miles (+10,024)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 81,520 miles
- Test number
- 590714639299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,496 miles (+11,570)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 71,496 miles
- Test number
- 123277658294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 59,926 miles
- Test number
- 592330257220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,926 miles (+10,606)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,926 miles
- Test number
- 830800557231
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCenter stop light not working
- NoteFront pads getting low
Pass49,320 miles (+11,093)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 49,320 miles
- Test number
- 780802356236
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 38,227 miles
- Test number
- 904762875215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,227 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,227 miles
- Test number
- 993762975263
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Questions about LS51 LNU
- Does LS51 LNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 LNU is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 LNU?
- The MOT on LS51 LNU is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 LNU done?
- LS51 LNU was recorded at 128,027 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,441 miles a year.
- Has LS51 LNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 LNU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS51 LNU 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 LS51 LNU find?
- LS51 LNU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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