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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LS55 OFUMOT history

LS55 OFU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

LS55 OFU black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
154,930 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OFU was last recorded at 154,930 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,923 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,930 miles
  • 2020 – 139,831 miles
  • 2019 – 128,301 miles
  • 2018 – 122,800 miles
  • 2017 – 116,635 miles
  • 2016 – 110,641 miles
  • 2015 – 104,902 miles
  • 2014 – 99,098 miles
  • 2013 – 92,324 miles
  • 2012 – 86,528 miles
  • 2011 – 78,777 miles
  • 2010 – 71,464 miles
  • 2009 – 59,202 miles
  • 2008 – 41,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,930 miles
  • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake cables corroded at compensator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,930 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,930 miles
    Test number
    812828572498
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,923 miles (+15,092)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,923 miles
    Test number
    420393993976
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass139,831 miles (+11,530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,831 miles
    Test number
    216126595896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

  4. Pass128,301 miles (+5,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,301 miles
    Test number
    508342304476
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both rears corroded (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Pass122,800 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,800 miles
    Test number
    805168991892
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Fail122,797 miles (+154)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,797 miles
    Test number
    444251589792
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Fail122,643 miles (+6,008)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,643 miles
    Test number
    558925876410
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass116,635 miles (+5,994)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,635 miles
    Test number
    826082254247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass110,641 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,641 miles
    Test number
    598271521507
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables corroded at compensator

  10. Fail110,586 miles (+5,684)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,586 miles
    Test number
    806609821631
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables corroded at compensator

  11. Pass104,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,902 miles
    Test number
    419313655106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,900 miles (+5,802)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    618253655175
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  13. Pass99,098 miles (+6,774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,098 miles
    Test number
    947953884162
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroding

  14. Pass92,324 miles (+33)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    736653283115
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall nicked

  15. Fail92,291 miles (+5,763)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    355932083141
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall nicked

  16. Pass86,528 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,528 miles
    Test number
    396353572179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail86,475 miles (+7,698)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    917512672176
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass78,777 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,777 miles
    Test number
    677757061123
    • NoteInner front brake pads wearing low

  19. Fail78,753 miles (+7,289)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    255065461185
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteInner front brake pads wearing low

  20. Pass71,464 miles (+12,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    241429170464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass59,202 miles (+17,346)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,202 miles
    Test number
    544058539272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSmall chip in front windscreen out side zone a.

  22. Pass41,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    713304258243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LS55 OFU

Does LS55 OFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 OFU expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OFU?
The MOT on LS55 OFU expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 OFU done?
LS55 OFU was recorded at 154,930 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 8,442 miles a year.
Has LS55 OFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OFU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 OFU 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 LS55 OFU find?
LS55 OFU passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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