
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc
LS51 ZBRMOT history
LS51 ZBR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 118,562 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 ZBR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 ZBR was last recorded at 118,562 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,490 miles · 16 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 72 miles
- Average per year
- 4,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 118,562 miles
- 2023 – 105,891 miles
- 2022 – 96,839 miles
- 2021 – 92,110 miles
- 2020 – 84,439 miles
- 2019 – 78,172 miles
- 2018 – 72,912 miles
- 2017 – 70,248 miles
- 2016 – 67,348 miles
- 2015 – 64,745 miles
- 2014 – 61,820 miles
- 2013 – 58,862 miles
- 2012 – 56,108 miles
- 2011 – 52,133 miles
- 2010 – 49,308 miles
- 2009 – 45,486 miles
- 2008 – 40,678 miles
- 2007 – 35,457 miles
- 2006 – 30,189 miles
- 2005 – 24,831 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/sRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,562 miles (+72)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 118,562 miles
- Test number
- 600105900991
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail118,490 miles (+12,599)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,490 miles
- Test number
- 384994799390
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass105,891 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,891 miles
- Test number
- 906777113809
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON MOT LIMITS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,879 miles (+9,040)1 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,879 miles
- Test number
- 415382227677
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking also washers not working when refilled (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON MOT LIMITS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,839 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 96,839 miles
- Test number
- 301608604497
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail96,828 miles (+4,718)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,828 miles
- Test number
- 262408851705
- MajorBrake performance not tested engine fault (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions not tested engine fault (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EPC light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass92,110 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 92,110 miles
- Test number
- 828223036251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail92,110 miles (+7,671)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,110 miles
- Test number
- 169149715715
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,439 miles (+6,267)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 84,439 miles
- Test number
- 889922154916
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,172 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,172 miles
- Test number
- 206652036121
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail78,143 miles (+5,231)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,143 miles
- Test number
- 920901438866
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass72,912 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 72,912 miles
- Test number
- 963130139708
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail72,912 miles (+2,664)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,912 miles
- Test number
- 415286869104
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,248 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 70,248 miles
- Test number
- 748361491931
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail70,248 miles (+2,900)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,248 miles
- Test number
- 593987561395
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass67,348 miles (+2,603)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 67,348 miles
- Test number
- 761373381964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,745 miles (+2,925)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,745 miles
- Test number
- 240847426953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear deep cut on sidewall
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass61,820 miles (+124)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 61,820 miles
- Test number
- 436284994232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,696 miles (+2,834)2 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,696 miles
- Test number
- 385178884440
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,862 miles (+26)2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 58,862 miles
- Test number
- 858110593279
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth number plate lights dim
- NoteBoth o/s brake pipes corroded
- NoteCut to n/s/r tyre sidewall
Fail58,836 miles (+2,728)2 failures4 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,836 miles
- Test number
- 446502583209
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth number plate lights dim
- NoteBoth o/s brake pipes corroded
- NoteCut to n/s/r tyre sidewall
Pass56,108 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 56,108 miles
- Test number
- 916574782230
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail56,108 miles (+3,975)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,108 miles
- Test number
- 947654382262
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,133 miles (+2,825)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 52,133 miles
- Test number
- 489468771271
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass49,308 miles (+3,822)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 49,308 miles
- Test number
- 740640200300
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside wiper split.
Pass45,486 miles (+4,808)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 45,486 miles
- Test number
- 373365799499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,678 miles (+5,221)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,678 miles
- Test number
- 644716298267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,457 miles (+5,268)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 35,457 miles
- Test number
- 823993607366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,189 miles (+5,358)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 30,189 miles
- Test number
- 262719886250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 24,831 miles
- Test number
- 901017585257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 ZBR
- Does LS51 ZBR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 ZBR expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 ZBR?
- The MOT on LS51 ZBR expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 ZBR done?
- LS51 ZBR was recorded at 118,562 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
- Has LS51 ZBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 ZBR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS51 ZBR 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 ZBR find?
- LS51 ZBR passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s, and 4 more.
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