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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

LX02 VNWMOT history

LX02 VNW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 19 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

LX02 VNW silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2026
Mileage
131,144 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 VNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 VNW was last recorded at 131,144 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 2,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,988 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,156 miles
Average per year
5,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,144 miles
  • 2024 – 128,988 miles
  • 2023 – 128,292 miles
  • 2022 – 128,096 miles
  • 2021 – 126,798 miles
  • 2020 – 125,365 miles
  • 2019 – 124,044 miles
  • 2018 – 121,520 miles
  • 2017 – 108,871 miles
  • 2016 – 101,693 miles
  • 2015 – 98,760 miles
  • 2014 – 93,557 miles
  • 2013 – 88,951 miles
  • 2012 – 88,210 miles
  • 2011 – 74,088 miles
  • 2010 – 66,319 miles
  • 2009 – 59,286 miles
  • 2008 – 50,261 miles
  • 2007 – 41,990 miles
  • 2006 – 32,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,144 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,144 miles (+2,156)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,144 miles
    Test number
    382899303612
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  2. Pass128,988 miles (+696)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,988 miles
    Test number
    203450251716
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,292 miles (+196)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,292 miles
    Test number
    868798243096
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  4. Pass128,096 miles (+1,298)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,096 miles
    Test number
    571485475769
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,798 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,798 miles
    Test number
    640081843855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail126,761 miles (+1,396)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,761 miles
    Test number
    851808745080
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass125,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,365 miles
    Test number
    896639124356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,365 miles (+1,321)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,365 miles
    Test number
    885921990779
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,044 miles (+2,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,044 miles
    Test number
    468271229524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass121,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    435245313910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,520 miles (+12,649)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    352688683830
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass108,871 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,871 miles
    Test number
    681658831507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,693 miles (+2,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,693 miles
    Test number
    759399870616
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and splitting

  14. Pass98,760 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,760 miles
    Test number
    385172085025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail98,755 miles (+5,198)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    158139565074
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  16. Pass93,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,557 miles
    Test number
    185581274092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,557 miles (+4,606)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,557 miles
    Test number
    615190474007
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass88,951 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,951 miles
    Test number
    726631673012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,210 miles
    Test number
    485466622449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail88,210 miles (+14,122)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,210 miles
    Test number
    708896822372
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin
    • NoteFront brake pads worn over 50%

  21. Pass74,088 miles (+7,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    299272881082
    • NoteOffside of car body damage

  22. Pass66,319 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,319 miles
    Test number
    143578210197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,317 miles (+7,031)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    902454900199
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front car body slight damage
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp insecure by damaged
    • NoteOffside rear lamp slight damaged
    • NotePower steering fluid level low

  24. Pass59,286 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    552517119145
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake disc's very slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r lamp cracked

  25. Fail59,286 miles (+9,025)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    293277319423
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake disc's very slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads 1/2 worn?
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged!
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r lamp cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads worn?

  26. Pass50,261 miles (+8,271)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    200429918137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,990 miles (+9,966)3 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    210600537479
    • DangerousN/s/f tyre wall cut & almost bald inner edge
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre outer side wall badly cut
    • DangerousO/s/f tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc's slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r lamp cracked
    • NotePlay in steering rack mounts

  28. Pass32,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,024 miles
    Test number
    650491446012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,024 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,024 miles
    Test number
    844280146076
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX02 VNW

Does LX02 VNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 VNW expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 VNW?
The MOT on LX02 VNW expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 VNW done?
LX02 VNW was recorded at 131,144 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 5,177 miles a year.
Has LX02 VNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 VNW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LX02 VNW 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 VNW find?
LX02 VNW passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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