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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LS59 XVUMOT history

LS59 XVU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LS59 XVU black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,879 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 XVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 XVU was last recorded at 115,879 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 4,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2021: 95,926 miles, lower than 97,470 miles on 3 Jan 2020.

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
111,506 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,373 miles
Average per year
6,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,879 miles
  • 2025 – 111,506 miles
  • 2024 – 107,552 miles
  • 2023 – 104,795 miles
  • 2022 – 100,783 miles
  • 2021 – 95,958 miles
  • 2020 – 97,470 miles
  • 2019 – 87,216 miles
  • 2018 – 83,951 miles
  • 2017 – 71,764 miles
  • 2016 – 61,221 miles
  • 2015 – 57,319 miles
  • 2014 – 48,855 miles
  • 2013 – 29,411 miles
  • 2012 – 24,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,879 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,879 miles (+4,373)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,879 miles
    Test number
    130047949375
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,506 miles (+3,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    984109007134
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,552 miles
    Test number
    671058535398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,552 miles (+2,757)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,552 miles
    Test number
    395043345039
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,795 miles (+4,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    603395162562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,783 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,783 miles
    Test number
    107840562894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,958 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,958 miles
    Test number
    274858161998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,926 miles (-1,544)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,926 miles
    Test number
    423961914498
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. Pass97,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,470 miles
    Test number
    927230008108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail92,747 miles (+5,531)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,747 miles
    Test number
    138729530077
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass87,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    477949925587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,216 miles (+3,265)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    769504946806
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass83,951 miles (+12,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,951 miles
    Test number
    741266469805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass71,764 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,764 miles
    Test number
    531567635005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,717 miles (+10,496)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    551035495928
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass61,221 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,221 miles
    Test number
    992747549699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,319 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    298535492892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,855 miles (+19,444)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    355975904269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,411 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,411 miles
    Test number
    305284623478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,449 miles
    Test number
    417456242445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 XVU

Does LS59 XVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 XVU is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 XVU?
The MOT on LS59 XVU is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 XVU done?
LS59 XVU was recorded at 115,879 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,936 miles a year.
Has LS59 XVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 XVU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 XVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 XVU find?
LS59 XVU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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