Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc
LU02 APKMOT history
LU02 APK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 5 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 295,183 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 295,183 km
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,397 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU02 APK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 5 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU02 APK was last recorded at 295,183 km on 21 Mar 2022, 36,014 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Mar 2022: 259,169 km, lower than 284,306 km on 19 Mar 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 259,169 km · 10 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 36,014 km
- Average per year
- 14,397 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 295,183 km
- 2021 – 284,306 km
- 2020 – 279,062 km
- 2019 – 265,852 km
- 2018 – 249,206 km
- 2017 – 228,049 km
- 2016 – 206,457 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass295,183 km
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 21 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass295,183 km (+36,014)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 295,183 km
- Test number
- 181246578714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail259,169 km (-25,137)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,169 km
- Test number
- 345446129644
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass284,306 km3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 284,306 km
- Test number
- 614396830015
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play inner steering rack joint
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail284,306 km (+5,244)2 major3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,306 km
- Test number
- 393595605834
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play inner steering rack joint
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass279,062 km1 dangerous4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 279,062 km
- Test number
- 973721953668
- DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail279,062 km (+13,210)1 dangerous1 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,062 km
- Test number
- 938784239922
- DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass265,852 km (+16,646)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 265,852 km
- Test number
- 121088698104
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass249,206 km (+21,157)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 249,206 km
- Test number
- 942764633844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,049 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 228,049 km
- Test number
- 811162420814
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail228,049 km (+21,592)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,049 km
- Test number
- 860286584924
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass206,457 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 206,457 km
- Test number
- 481937591106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LU02 APK
- Does LU02 APK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LU02 APK expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LU02 APK?
- The MOT on LU02 APK expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LU02 APK done?
- LU02 APK was recorded at 295,183 km at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 14,397 km a year.
- Has LU02 APK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU02 APK has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LU02 APK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LU02 APK find?
- LU02 APK passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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