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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,688 cc

LX52 MLOMOT history

LX52 MLO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

LX52 MLO black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
157,042 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 MLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 MLO was last recorded at 157,042 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,042 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,042 miles
  • 2021 – 154,955 miles
  • 2020 – 151,055 miles
  • 2019 – 143,472 miles
  • 2018 – 138,845 miles
  • 2017 – 135,574 miles
  • 2016 – 128,283 miles
  • 2015 – 117,451 miles
  • 2013 – 102,864 miles
  • 2012 – 94,538 miles
  • 2011 – 84,730 miles
  • 2009 – 78,052 miles
  • 2008 – 69,938 miles
  • 2007 – 62,511 miles
  • 2006 – 52,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several rear pipes corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine and gear oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,042 miles
    Test number
    950943600031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail157,042 miles (+2,087)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,042 miles
    Test number
    598002755047
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,955 miles (+3,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,955 miles
    Test number
    462260154783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,055 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,055 miles
    Test number
    453979019911
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNumber 4 injector blow by

  5. Fail151,055 miles (+7,583)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,055 miles
    Test number
    183383664482
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNumber 4 injector blow by

  6. Pass143,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    143,472 miles
    Test number
    104029334729
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several rear pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail143,472 miles (+4,627)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,472 miles
    Test number
    818675276877
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several rear pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass138,845 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,845 miles
    Test number
    965988118676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,574 miles
    Test number
    394523487805
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Fail135,574 miles (+7,291)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,574 miles
    Test number
    759039511716
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  11. Pass128,283 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    893151544224
    • AdvisoryEngine and gear oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  12. Fail128,283 miles (+10,832)1 dangerous12 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    205866169421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE EDGE (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH 'D' BUSHES AND BOTH END LINKS (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Lower Ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitment? bulb worn out? (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALLS DISINTAGRATING (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine and gear oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  13. Pass117,451 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,451 miles
    Test number
    729905355074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,274 miles (+14,410)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,274 miles
    Test number
    375764455048
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass102,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,864 miles
    Test number
    308608213229
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail102,864 miles (+8,326)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,864 miles
    Test number
    285848513204
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,538 miles (+9,808)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    445405412247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,730 miles
    Test number
    958531931017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,730 miles (+6,678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,730 miles
    Test number
    836107821037
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass78,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,052 miles
    Test number
    181149329349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,052 miles (+8,114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,052 miles
    Test number
    242179029356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass69,938 miles (+7,427)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    261976238389
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  23. Pass62,511 miles (+9,820)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,511 miles
    Test number
    632826117383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,691 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,691 miles
    Test number
    301875906320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,499 miles
    Test number
    133770146033
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 MLO

Does LX52 MLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 MLO expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 MLO?
The MOT on LX52 MLO expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 MLO done?
LX52 MLO was recorded at 157,042 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 7,023 miles a year.
Has LX52 MLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 MLO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 MLO 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 LX52 MLO find?
LX52 MLO passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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