Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

LS57 VWNMOT history

LS57 VWN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 10 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2025.

LS57 VWN silver 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 Jul 2026
Mileage
123,890 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,339 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS57 VWN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 VWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 VWN was last recorded at 123,890 miles on 12 Jul 2025, 9,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2013: 15,276 miles, lower than 47,037 miles on 14 May 2013.

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
114,209 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,681 miles
Average per year
6,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,890 miles
  • 2024 – 114,209 miles
  • 2022 – 106,070 miles
  • 2021 – 89,348 miles
  • 2019 – 79,482 miles
  • 2018 – 74,681 miles
  • 2017 – 69,615 miles
  • 2016 – 65,551 miles
  • 2015 – 61,275 miles
  • 2014 – 54,722 miles
  • 2013 – 15,276 miles
  • 2012 – 38,891 miles
  • 2011 – 34,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,890 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O\s stop lamp only one bulb working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Full under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,890 miles (+9,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,890 miles
    Test number
    745186957374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass114,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,209 miles
    Test number
    447231613524
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail114,209 miles (+8,139)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,209 miles
    Test number
    539159157625
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated propshaft donut worn major play "center" (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,070 miles (+7,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,070 miles
    Test number
    732375111125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,171 miles (+8,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,171 miles
    Test number
    620095911852
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

  6. Pass89,348 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,348 miles
    Test number
    410448719253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out
    • AdvisoryO\s stop lamp only one bulb working

  7. Fail89,267 miles (+9,785)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,267 miles
    Test number
    648327652818
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side o\s and n\s inop (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out
    • AdvisoryO\s stop lamp only one bulb working

  8. Pass79,482 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    600954705303
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn slightly on outer

  9. Fail79,482 miles (+4,801)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    639332040215
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rears at flexis (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn slightly on outer

  10. Pass74,681 miles (+5,066)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    583250712627
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrule ends

  11. Pass69,615 miles (+4,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,615 miles
    Test number
    621704300832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass65,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,551 miles
    Test number
    186768831015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,551 miles (+4,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,551 miles
    Test number
    757448181089
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass61,275 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    119217175103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail61,275 miles (+6,553)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    449025275107
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,722 miles (+39,446)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,722 miles
    Test number
    695920274183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  17. Pass15,276 miles (-31,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,276 miles
    Test number
    285928173179
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer edges

  18. Fail47,037 miles (+8,146)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,037 miles
    Test number
    187194033189
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on outer edge and cracking 2555019

  19. Pass38,891 miles (+4,694)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,891 miles
    Test number
    459995832114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished 2555019

  20. Fail34,197 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,197 miles
    Test number
    207529631197
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,197 miles
    Test number
    305309831109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS57 VWN

Does LS57 VWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 VWN expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 VWN?
The MOT on LS57 VWN expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 VWN done?
LS57 VWN was recorded at 123,890 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2025, an average of 6,339 miles a year.
Has LS57 VWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 VWN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 VWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS57 VWN find?
LS57 VWN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LS57V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.