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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

LX54 OALMOT history

LX54 OAL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

LX54 OAL black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2024
Mileage
141,057 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 OAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 OAL was last recorded at 141,057 miles on 4 May 2023, 4,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,276 miles · 27 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,781 miles
Average per year
7,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,057 miles
  • 2022 – 136,276 miles
  • 2021 – 133,158 miles
  • 2020 – 129,572 miles
  • 2019 – 124,452 miles
  • 2018 – 117,932 miles
  • 2017 – 108,444 miles
  • 2016 – 102,851 miles
  • 2015 – 88,167 miles
  • 2014 – 74,012 miles
  • 2013 – 61,472 miles
  • 2011 – 48,468 miles
  • 2010 – 37,242 miles
  • 2009 – 34,314 miles
  • 2008 – 27,179 miles
  • 2007 – 18,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,057 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,057 miles (+4,781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,057 miles
    Test number
    138827682238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,276 miles (+3,118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,276 miles
    Test number
    254087419817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,158 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,158 miles
    Test number
    454814319968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,151 miles (+3,579)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,151 miles
    Test number
    518072740130
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    129,572 miles
    Test number
    667121507829
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail129,572 miles (+5,120)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,572 miles
    Test number
    629706776523
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    421297876181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,452 miles (+6,520)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    581096000667
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass117,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,932 miles
    Test number
    313433556609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,932 miles (+9,488)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,932 miles
    Test number
    654978731459
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass108,444 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,444 miles
    Test number
    888666227490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,851 miles (+14,684)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,851 miles
    Test number
    461703373286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,167 miles (+14,155)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,167 miles
    Test number
    336568368448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,012 miles (+12,540)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,012 miles
    Test number
    316276404456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,472 miles (+13,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,472 miles
    Test number
    147752273039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass48,468 miles (+11,226)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,468 miles
    Test number
    939368201333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,242 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,242 miles
    Test number
    293030670226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,314 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    303082969479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,179 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,179 miles
    Test number
    690021988292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,413 miles
    Test number
    304014777274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 OAL

Does LX54 OAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 OAL expired on 13 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 OAL?
The MOT on LX54 OAL expired on 13 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 OAL done?
LX54 OAL was recorded at 141,057 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 7,867 miles a year.
Has LX54 OAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 OAL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LX54 OAL 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 LX54 OAL find?
LX54 OAL passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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