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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

LX54 SYHMOT history

LX54 SYH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

LX54 SYH black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
177,155 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 SYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 SYH was last recorded at 177,155 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 6,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,867 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6,288 miles
Average per year
10,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,155 miles
  • 2022 – 170,867 miles
  • 2020 – 167,960 miles
  • 2019 – 156,287 miles
  • 2018 – 149,987 miles
  • 2017 – 146,540 miles
  • 2016 – 137,171 miles
  • 2015 – 128,571 miles
  • 2014 – 119,171 miles
  • 2013 – 110,452 miles
  • 2012 – 97,921 miles
  • 2011 – 77,947 miles
  • 2010 – 57,046 miles
  • 2009 – 33,775 miles
  • 2008 – 30,448 miles
  • 2007 – 18,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,155 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front wing mirrors are loose
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside front washer jet is blocked
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake reading is lower than normal
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight freeplay detected at offside rear road wheel
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is covered in underseal

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All brake pipes covered in Underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine covers fitted to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,155 miles (+6,288)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,155 miles
    Test number
    301408017426
    • AdvisoryBoth front wing mirrors are loose
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front washer jet is blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake reading is lower than normal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight freeplay detected at offside rear road wheel
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is covered in underseal

  2. Pass170,867 miles (+2,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,867 miles
    Test number
    985586736584
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r lower ball joint in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,960 miles
    Test number
    241937741484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,960 miles (+11,673)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,960 miles
    Test number
    874032612430
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,287 miles (+6,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,287 miles
    Test number
    685131759461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,987 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,987 miles
    Test number
    124217165885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,540 miles (+9,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    146,540 miles
    Test number
    579622944888
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass137,171 miles (+8,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,171 miles
    Test number
    880164707504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

  9. Pass128,571 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    128,571 miles
    Test number
    872152763599
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in Underseal
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat not in use
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail128,562 miles (+9,391)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,562 miles
    Test number
    876100920951
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in Underseal
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat not in use
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass119,171 miles (+89)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,171 miles
    Test number
    499602444442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside washer jet aim poor offside washer jet blocked

  12. Fail119,082 miles (+8,630)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,082 miles
    Test number
    438739034403
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside washer jet aim poor offside washer jet blocked

  13. Pass110,452 miles (+12,531)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    177342103330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass97,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,921 miles
    Test number
    486177612408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,921 miles (+19,974)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,921 miles
    Test number
    889527112326
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass77,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    598585831301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,947 miles (+20,901)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    148162431329
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

  18. Pass57,046 miles (+23,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,046 miles
    Test number
    962217320334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass33,775 miles (+3,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,775 miles
    Test number
    460835719421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,448 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,448 miles
    Test number
    301522638211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail30,401 miles (+11,780)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,401 miles
    Test number
    123221538245
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,621 miles
    Test number
    350892747287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 SYH

Does LX54 SYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 SYH expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 SYH?
The MOT on LX54 SYH expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 SYH done?
LX54 SYH was recorded at 177,155 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 10,311 miles a year.
Has LX54 SYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 SYH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LX54 SYH 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 SYH find?
LX54 SYH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 14 advisories: both front wing mirrors are loose; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 11 more.

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