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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LB53 BXDMOT history

LB53 BXD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,512 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BXD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BXD was last recorded at 117,512 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 4,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,903 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,609 miles
Average per year
4,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,512 miles
  • 2025 – 112,903 miles
  • 2024 – 109,904 miles
  • 2023 – 107,600 miles
  • 2022 – 105,687 miles
  • 2021 – 103,436 miles
  • 2020 – 100,611 miles
  • 2019 – 97,627 miles
  • 2018 – 95,054 miles
  • 2017 – 89,928 miles
  • 2016 – 83,618 miles
  • 2015 – 79,719 miles
  • 2014 – 73,143 miles
  • 2013 – 68,370 miles
  • 2012 – 64,197 miles
  • 2011 – 57,860 miles
  • 2010 – 53,045 miles
  • 2009 – 48,741 miles
  • 2008 – 36,282 miles
  • 2007 – 25,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,512 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,512 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,512 miles
    Test number
    321113419652
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail117,512 miles (+4,609)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,512 miles
    Test number
    592967351650
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass112,903 miles (+2,999)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    376688770569
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass109,904 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,904 miles
    Test number
    215688019743
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail109,904 miles (+2,304)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,904 miles
    Test number
    224793695991
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass107,600 miles (+1,913)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,600 miles
    Test number
    158386211074
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,687 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,687 miles
    Test number
    177001880149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,436 miles (+2,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    854188506517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,611 miles (+2,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,611 miles
    Test number
    891665628232
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides o/s , n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides o/s , n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,627 miles (+37)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,627 miles
    Test number
    714037858296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear diff seal weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail97,590 miles (+2,536)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,590 miles
    Test number
    231277042185
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear diff seal weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe rubber mount broken

  12. Pass95,054 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,054 miles
    Test number
    860220427313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,006 miles (+5,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,006 miles
    Test number
    317645982401
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass89,928 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,928 miles
    Test number
    930346047619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,618 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,618 miles
    Test number
    651969345589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,719 miles (+154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,719 miles
    Test number
    138967845005
    • NoteN/s headlamp showing signs of deterioration

  17. Fail79,565 miles (+6,422)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    455530145006
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s headlamp showing signs of deterioration

  18. Pass73,143 miles (+4,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,143 miles
    Test number
    268746354078
    • NoteCentre rear brake light not working

  19. Pass68,370 miles (+4,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    198593643033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass64,197 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,197 miles
    Test number
    818782652085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,860 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,860 miles
    Test number
    259120241095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    271515250082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail153,045 miles (+104,304)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,045 miles
    Test number
    361785450069
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass48,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    602448689191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,741 miles (+3,516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,741 miles
    Test number
    622797889112
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass45,225 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    744431329070
    • NoteO/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s
    • NoteStone damage screen

  27. Fail45,225 miles (+8,943)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    981481429059
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteO/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s
    • NoteStone damage screen

  28. Pass36,282 miles (+10,635)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,282 miles
    Test number
    942127218002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (2mm)
    • NoteSlight play at steering rack mounts
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect all rear seatbelts as childseats fitted

  29. Pass25,647 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,647 miles
    Test number
    680261517062
    • NoteRear number plate beginning to deteriorate slightly

Questions about LB53 BXD

Does LB53 BXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 BXD is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BXD?
The MOT on LB53 BXD is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 BXD done?
LB53 BXD was recorded at 117,512 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,810 miles a year.
Has LB53 BXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BXD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 BXD 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 LB53 BXD find?
LB53 BXD passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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