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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

X23 LMFMOT history

X23 LMF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

X23 LMF silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,533 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 LMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 LMF was last recorded at 112,533 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,531 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,533 miles
  • 2024 – 99,448 miles
  • 2023 – 75,913 miles
  • 2022 – 64,583 miles
  • 2021 – 60,527 miles
  • 2020 – 54,253 miles
  • 2019 – 47,547 miles
  • 2018 – 44,249 miles
  • 2017 – 41,390 miles
  • 2016 – 35,014 miles
  • 2015 – 26,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,533 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Outstanding recall on vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gator deteriorating/pin holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,533 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,533 miles
    Test number
    431484111106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,531 miles (+13,083)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,531 miles
    Test number
    977345951002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass99,448 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    571769892280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    210711565675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  5. Fail97,601 miles (+21,688)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    536847174247
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  6. Pass75,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    935313417213
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall on vehicle
  7. Fail75,913 miles (+11,330)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    886192312141
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall on vehicle
  8. Pass64,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,583 miles
    Test number
    841927598850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector damaged
  9. Fail64,583 miles (+414)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,583 miles
    Test number
    411692999035
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split, leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector damaged
  10. Fail64,169 miles (+3,642)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    832695257218
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass60,527 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,527 miles
    Test number
    619190418072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail60,518 miles (+6,265)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,518 miles
    Test number
    807443974574
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc backing plate slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also slight cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also slight cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass54,253 miles (+6,706)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,253 miles
    Test number
    279741539621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer drive shaft gator deteriorating/pin holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT ALSO BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also slight cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also scrubbing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also slightly cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components
  14. Pass47,547 miles (+3,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,547 miles
    Test number
    652294369077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer drive shaft gator deteriorating/pin holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components
  15. Pass44,249 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,249 miles
    Test number
    671369904731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,390 miles (+6,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    931120904845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  17. Pass35,014 miles (+8,529)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,014 miles
    Test number
    454422440777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    461256809823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 LMF

Does X23 LMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 LMF is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X23 LMF?
The MOT on X23 LMF is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 LMF done?
X23 LMF was recorded at 112,533 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,458 miles a year.
Has X23 LMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 LMF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X23 LMF 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 X23 LMF find?
X23 LMF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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