Mercedes-Benz ML
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc
LS52 ODRMOT history
LS52 ODR is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,235 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 130,235 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 ODR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 ODR was last recorded at 130,235 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,194 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,041 miles
- Average per year
- 5,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,235 miles
- 2025 – 128,194 miles
- 2023 – 126,244 miles
- 2022 – 121,963 miles
- 2021 – 112,439 miles
- 2020 – 101,136 miles
- 2019 – 91,833 miles
- 2018 – 76,867 miles
- 2017 – 62,681 miles
- 2016 – 59,832 miles
- 2015 – 56,127 miles
- 2014 – 53,183 miles
- 2013 – 51,578 miles
- 2012 – 49,941 miles
- 2011 – 46,706 miles
- 2010 – 42,571 miles
- 2009 – 39,122 miles
- 2008 – 36,264 miles
- 2007 – 29,994 miles
- 2006 – 24,750 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,235 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible lift in rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,235 miles (+2,041)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 130,235 miles
- Test number
- 569705744445
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass128,194 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 128,194 miles
- Test number
- 362898727095
- MinorIndicator switch faulty main beam operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) possible lift in rack
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail128,191 miles (+1,947)2 dangerous9 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,191 miles
- Test number
- 549924415106
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system After join and excessively corroded above chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe visible in N/S/F wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After join (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded After join, above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from master to join (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On sub-frame, after join (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Possible lift in rack
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,244 miles (+28)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 126,244 miles
- Test number
- 186910248674
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail126,216 miles (+4,253)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,216 miles
- Test number
- 443218438531
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass121,963 miles (+23)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 121,963 miles
- Test number
- 367856023129
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail121,940 miles (+9,501)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,940 miles
- Test number
- 496939525646
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,439 miles (+11,303)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 112,439 miles
- Test number
- 131454658375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,136 miles (+9,303)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 101,136 miles
- Test number
- 665600517569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,833 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 91,833 miles
- Test number
- 895292610217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front lower outer ball joints have slight lift but no lateral play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,831 miles (+14,964)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,831 miles
- Test number
- 559950109764
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside front lenses slightly cloudy / crazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front lower outer ball joints have slight lift but no lateral play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,867 miles (+11,815)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 76,867 miles
- Test number
- 507268161002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 65,052 miles
- Test number
- 983956880587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,052 miles (+2,371)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,052 miles
- Test number
- 282035601687
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,681 miles (+2,849)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 62,681 miles
- Test number
- 249959112972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,832 miles (+3,705)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 59,832 miles
- Test number
- 493351877508
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass56,127 miles (+2,944)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 56,127 miles
- Test number
- 575453115060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,183 miles (+1,605)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 53,183 miles
- Test number
- 128837524053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,578 miles (+1,637)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 51,578 miles
- Test number
- 335265683027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,941 miles (+3,235)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 49,941 miles
- Test number
- 489591362063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,706 miles (+4,135)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 46,706 miles
- Test number
- 207021861032
- NoteHazard warning light tell tale very weak
Pass42,571 miles (+3,449)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 42,571 miles
- Test number
- 723670560017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,122 miles
- Test number
- 424972969017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,122 miles (+2,858)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,122 miles
- Test number
- 102812669070
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass36,264 miles (+6,270)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 36,264 miles
- Test number
- 691660358020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,994 miles (+5,244)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 29,994 miles
- Test number
- 312329837033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 24,750 miles
- Test number
- 231468136068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 ODR
- Does LS52 ODR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 ODR is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 ODR?
- The MOT on LS52 ODR is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 ODR done?
- LS52 ODR was recorded at 130,235 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,238 miles a year.
- Has LS52 ODR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 ODR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS52 ODR 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 LS52 ODR find?
- LS52 ODR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear; lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear, both sides, and 1 more.
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