2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 5.0L Petrol · LE51 XEM
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (5.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 66,930 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LE51 XEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 66,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE51 XEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Ml (LE51 XEM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Spare wheel carrier insecure locking hook not engaging sufficiently & previous use cable ties have snapped (6.1.5 (a))”; “Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) ”.
LE51 XEM Mileage History
- 25/10/202365,033 mi
- 24/10/202466,607 mi+1,574 mi
- 25/10/202466,607 mi
- 13/10/202566,930 mi+323 mi
- 13/10/202566,930 mi
Average of roughly 964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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