
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc
LS52 TXRMOT history
LS52 TXR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 186,560 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,838 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 TXR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 TXR was last recorded at 186,560 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 9,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 176,667 miles · 14 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,893 miles
- Average per year
- 7,838 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 186,560 miles
- 2022 – 176,667 miles
- 2021 – 167,305 miles
- 2020 – 159,972 miles
- 2019 – 151,000 miles
- 2018 – 145,409 miles
- 2017 – 143,157 miles
- 2016 – 140,286 miles
- 2015 – 133,266 miles
- 2014 – 119,919 miles
- 2013 – 113,156 miles
- 2012 – 106,370 miles
- 2011 – 97,254 miles
- 2010 – 89,281 miles
- 2009 – 82,973 miles
- 2008 – 73,828 miles
- 2006 – 59,681 miles
- 2005 – 45,810 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and also worn on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,560 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 186,560 miles
- Test number
- 929852307883
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail186,560 miles (+9,893)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,560 miles
- Test number
- 322123365867
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass176,667 miles (+9,362)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 176,667 miles
- Test number
- 923736683821
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,305 miles (+7,333)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 167,305 miles
- Test number
- 616138403288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,972 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 159,972 miles
- Test number
- 804667870024
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail159,966 miles (+8,966)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,966 miles
- Test number
- 171874883256
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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 front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass151,000 miles (+5,591)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 151,000 miles
- Test number
- 429980874924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper steering column has slight play
Pass145,409 miles (+42)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 145,409 miles
- Test number
- 776168983249
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail145,367 miles (+2,210)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,367 miles
- Test number
- 694905710405
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass143,157 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 143,157 miles
- Test number
- 311556746688
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass140,286 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 140,286 miles
- Test number
- 973350943571
- AdvisoryFront Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail140,286 miles (+7,020)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,286 miles
- Test number
- 768665430713
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass133,266 miles (+28)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 133,266 miles
- Test number
- 925598425090
- NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating advice change
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in nearside and offside front anti roll bar bushes
- NotePlay in steering column top bearing
Fail133,238 miles (+13,319)4 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,238 miles
- Test number
- 218496725080
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating advice change
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in nearside and offside front anti roll bar bushes
- NotePlay in steering column top bearing
Pass119,919 miles (+6,763)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 119,919 miles
- Test number
- 709851214027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,156 miles (+6,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 113,156 miles
- Test number
- 676569023042
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,370 miles (+9,116)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 106,370 miles
- Test number
- 927056312058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,254 miles (+7,973)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 97,254 miles
- Test number
- 447923511082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,281 miles (+6,308)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 89,281 miles
- Test number
- 813995810048
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass82,973 miles (+9,145)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 82,973 miles
- Test number
- 671993119006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,828 miles (+83)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 73,828 miles
- Test number
- 614736418015
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail73,745 miles (+14,064)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,745 miles
- Test number
- 702414718077
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,681 miles (+13,871)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 59,681 miles
- Test number
- 690197926322
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass45,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 45,810 miles
- Test number
- 853908745315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 TXR
- Does LS52 TXR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS52 TXR expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 TXR?
- The MOT on LS52 TXR expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS52 TXR done?
- LS52 TXR was recorded at 186,560 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 7,838 miles a year.
- Has LS52 TXR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 TXR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS52 TXR 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 TXR find?
- LS52 TXR passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.
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