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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

LX02 UCWMOT history

LX02 UCW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LX02 UCW silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,220 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 UCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 UCW was last recorded at 119,220 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 6,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,151 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,069 miles
Average per year
4,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,220 miles
  • 2025 – 113,151 miles
  • 2024 – 107,944 miles
  • 2023 – 103,481 miles
  • 2022 – 99,639 miles
  • 2021 – 96,480 miles
  • 2019 – 89,951 miles
  • 2018 – 87,996 miles
  • 2017 – 84,999 miles
  • 2016 – 82,044 miles
  • 2015 – 77,989 miles
  • 2014 – 74,114 miles
  • 2013 – 71,571 miles
  • 2012 – 67,465 miles
  • 2011 – 61,123 miles
  • 2009 – 45,413 miles
  • 2008 – 39,881 miles
  • 2007 – 31,028 miles
  • 2006 – 25,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,220 miles
  • AdvisoryFRONT BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY
  • AdvisoryREAR CHASSIS AND SUBFRAME CORRODED
  • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK
  • AdvisorySUSPENSION AND STEERING BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Spare tyre defective flat

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes running from front to rear corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,220 miles (+6,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,220 miles
    Test number
    674002041967
    • AdvisoryFRONT BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryREAR CHASSIS AND SUBFRAME CORRODED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION AND STEERING BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED

  2. Pass113,151 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    765884221467
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY - BELOW LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY - BELOW LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,149 miles (+5,205)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,149 miles
    Test number
    807655597037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY - BELOW LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY - BELOW LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,944 miles (+4,463)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,944 miles
    Test number
    732745570297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,481 miles (+3,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,481 miles
    Test number
    852240678075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,639 miles (+3,159)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,639 miles
    Test number
    651505069038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass96,480 miles (+14)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    830425382542
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes running from front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly loose and has accident damage
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  8. Fail96,466 miles (+6,515)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,466 miles
    Test number
    310470370151
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes running from front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly loose and has accident damage
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  9. Pass89,951 miles (+113)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,951 miles
    Test number
    646501963211
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under wings corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  10. Fail89,838 miles (+1,842)1 dangerous3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    701123319524
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working door mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under wings corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  11. Pass87,996 miles (+2,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,996 miles
    Test number
    390498958810
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryF tyres wearing on edges close to limit
    • AdvisoryR pads wearing
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on legal limit

  12. Pass84,999 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    442065781838
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wearing
    • AdvisoryF tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and front metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose
    • AdvisoryRear indicators going white
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing

  13. Fail84,982 miles (+2,938)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    586481402905
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wearing
    • AdvisoryF tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and front metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose
    • AdvisoryRear indicators going white
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing

  14. Pass82,044 miles (+4,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,044 miles
    Test number
    580952398025
    • AdvisoryF/r metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNo plate condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass77,989 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,989 miles
    Test number
    965263285130
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteWipers condition

  16. Fail77,985 miles (+3,871)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,985 miles
    Test number
    217902885499
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteWipers condition

  17. Pass74,114 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    239038084188
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroding

  18. Fail74,103 miles (+2,532)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    896321984192
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroding

  19. Pass71,571 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,571 miles
    Test number
    709620583147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,465 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    685137772103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,451 miles (+6,328)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,451 miles
    Test number
    848841972137
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass61,123 miles (+15,710)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    396171481158
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s//f tyre condition

  23. Pass45,413 miles (+5,532)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,413 miles
    Test number
    893162989148
    • NoteR metal brake pipes corroding

  24. Pass39,881 miles (+8,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,881 miles
    Test number
    424023188174
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,028 miles (+5,580)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,028 miles
    Test number
    512913187146
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake pads nearing limit

  26. Pass25,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    971528176105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 UCW

Does LX02 UCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 UCW is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 UCW?
The MOT on LX02 UCW is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 UCW done?
LX02 UCW was recorded at 119,220 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,786 miles a year.
Has LX02 UCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 UCW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LX02 UCW 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 LX02 UCW find?
LX02 UCW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front ball joints have slight play; rear chassis and subframe corroded; slight oil leak, and 1 more.

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