Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc
LX54 SYEMOT history
LX54 SYE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 131,390 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,912 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 SYE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 4 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 SYE was last recorded at 131,390 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,382 miles · 28 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 4,912 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,390 miles
- 2024 – 127,933 miles
- 2023 – 121,153 miles
- 2022 – 113,562 miles
- 2021 – 108,494 miles
- 2020 – 101,767 miles
- 2019 – 97,487 miles
- 2018 – 92,949 miles
- 2017 – 90,287 miles
- 2016 – 86,793 miles
- 2015 – 81,640 miles
- 2014 – 76,259 miles
- 2013 – 70,386 miles
- 2012 – 63,485 miles
- 2011 – 58,781 miles
- 2010 – 54,835 miles
- 2009 – 50,941 miles
- 2008 – 47,949 miles
- 2007 – 42,557 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,390 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both front brake discs worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front brake pads getting low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
N/s steering rack end socket/drumstick has some play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,390 miles (+8)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 131,390 miles
- Test number
- 210822500314
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail131,382 miles (+3,449)1 dangerous1 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,382 miles
- Test number
- 414548419127
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,933 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 127,933 miles
- Test number
- 200524810112
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,925 miles (+6,772)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,925 miles
- Test number
- 600179898114
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,153 miles (+185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 121,153 miles
- Test number
- 394126868586
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail120,968 miles (+7,406)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,968 miles
- Test number
- 807566873006
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass113,562 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 113,562 miles
- Test number
- 626988085581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail113,559 miles (+5,065)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,559 miles
- Test number
- 596772287342
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass108,494 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 108,494 miles
- Test number
- 556297498234
- AdvisoryBoth dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryN/s steering rack end socket/drumstick has some play
- AdvisoryN/s/r low ball joint has some play
- AdvisoryO/s/r low ball joint has some play
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding
Fail108,491 miles (+6,724)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,491 miles
- Test number
- 985280647458
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryN/s steering rack end socket/drumstick has some play
- AdvisoryN/s/r low ball joint has some play
- AdvisoryO/s/r low ball joint has some play
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding
Pass101,767 miles (+4,280)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 101,767 miles
- Test number
- 942939782450
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,487 miles (+4,538)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 97,487 miles
- Test number
- 547530556529
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass92,949 miles (+2,662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 92,949 miles
- Test number
- 365965823465
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from transmission rubber pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,287 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 90,287 miles
- Test number
- 156816407497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail90,287 miles (+3,494)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,287 miles
- Test number
- 320027610928
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass86,793 miles (+5,153)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 86,793 miles
- Test number
- 584140721552
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass81,640 miles (+5,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 81,640 miles
- Test number
- 516986469129
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,259 miles (+5,873)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 76,259 miles
- Test number
- 997608934388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,386 miles (+6,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 70,386 miles
- Test number
- 925788943388
- 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)
Pass63,485 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 63,485 miles
- Test number
- 165648342382
- NoteNearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread
Fail63,485 miles (+4,704)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,485 miles
- Test number
- 836988742368
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread
Pass58,781 miles (+3,946)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 58,781 miles
- Test number
- 436913951357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,835 miles (+3,894)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 54,835 miles
- Test number
- 332479700371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,941 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 50,941 miles
- Test number
- 994627109351
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail50,918 miles (+2,969)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,918 miles
- Test number
- 623346309343
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass47,949 miles (+5,392)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 47,949 miles
- Test number
- 110272718353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,557 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 42,557 miles
- Test number
- 451083117367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,557 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,557 miles
- Test number
- 581293217367
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about LX54 SYE
- Does LX54 SYE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 SYE is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 SYE?
- The MOT on LX54 SYE is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX54 SYE done?
- LX54 SYE was recorded at 131,390 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
- Has LX54 SYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 SYE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX54 SYE 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 SYE find?
- LX54 SYE passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.
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