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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

LS52 HHZMOT history

LS52 HHZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

LS52 HHZ blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
124,681 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HHZ was last recorded at 124,681 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2012: 100,952 miles, lower than 100,982 miles on 10 Apr 2012.
  • 19 Oct 2016: 101,396 miles, lower than 105,000 miles on 22 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,671 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,681 miles
  • 2022 – 120,576 miles
  • 2019 – 120,221 miles
  • 2017 – 111,826 miles
  • 2016 – 101,396 miles
  • 2012 – 100,952 miles
  • 2011 – 88,002 miles
  • 2009 – 76,862 miles
  • 2008 – 51,569 miles
  • 2007 – 41,881 miles
  • 2005 – 36,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,681 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front parking brake rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,681 miles (+10)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    332682120382
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail124,671 miles (+4,095)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,671 miles
    Test number
    242227643187
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass120,576 miles (+355)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,576 miles
    Test number
    308810594192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass120,221 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,221 miles
    Test number
    947782682290
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront parking brake rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and small cuts to centre tread

  5. Fail120,221 miles (+8,395)7 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,221 miles
    Test number
    301760097926
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault EPC light on and ets light on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront parking brake rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and small cuts to centre tread

  6. Pass111,826 miles (+2,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,826 miles
    Test number
    580762281593
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  7. Fail108,894 miles (+4,958)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,894 miles
    Test number
    979507888133
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  8. Fail103,936 miles (+2,540)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,936 miles
    Test number
    486757567223
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryAii brake pads are low

  9. Pass101,396 miles (-3,604)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,396 miles
    Test number
    440771745535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,000 miles (+4,048)1 dangerous11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    347066550778
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding

  11. Pass100,952 miles (-30)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,952 miles
    Test number
    435953402139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,982 miles (+12,980)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,982 miles
    Test number
    549541902106
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  13. Pass88,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    338735291029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,002 miles (+11,140)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    128535691479
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass76,862 miles (+12,202)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,862 miles
    Test number
    200216559310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,660 miles (+13,091)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    884622209036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,569 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,569 miles
    Test number
    172914808046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,881 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    640858807048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    131553445335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 HHZ

Does LS52 HHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 HHZ expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HHZ?
The MOT on LS52 HHZ expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 HHZ done?
LS52 HHZ was recorded at 124,681 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 4,973 miles a year.
Has LS52 HHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HHZ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 HHZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 HHZ find?
LS52 HHZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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