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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LB53 EVRMOT history

LB53 EVR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
132,315 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EVR was last recorded at 132,315 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 7,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,250 miles · 29 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
7,065 miles
Average per year
7,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,315 miles
  • 2021 – 125,250 miles
  • 2020 – 118,751 miles
  • 2019 – 110,370 miles
  • 2018 – 100,183 miles
  • 2017 – 91,378 miles
  • 2016 – 81,731 miles
  • 2015 – 66,676 miles
  • 2014 – 59,292 miles
  • 2013 – 51,862 miles
  • 2012 – 46,758 miles
  • 2011 – 40,178 miles
  • 2010 – 34,065 miles
  • 2009 – 28,125 miles
  • 2007 – 20,748 miles
  • 2006 – 17,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,315 miles
  • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar outer bushes worn
  • AdvisoryNearside rear drop link bushes perished

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,315 miles (+7,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,315 miles
    Test number
    133109470804
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar outer bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear drop link bushes perished

  2. Pass125,250 miles (+6,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,250 miles
    Test number
    235859080569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,751 miles (+8,381)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    863065952884
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    538013168843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail110,370 miles (+10,187)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    741706154599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose rear bumper. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    316720541340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail100,183 miles (+8,805)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    645493875304
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass91,378 miles (+9,647)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,378 miles
    Test number
    412761269336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    960142953117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail81,731 miles (+15,055)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,731 miles
    Test number
    749950778000
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass66,676 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,676 miles
    Test number
    315726965145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail66,627 miles (+7,335)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    668024365138
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail59,292 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    837302844120
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass59,292 miles (+7,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    906032244181
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass51,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,862 miles
    Test number
    527623343186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,862 miles (+5,104)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,862 miles
    Test number
    416843143123
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,758 miles (+6,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,758 miles
    Test number
    209283452407
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass40,178 miles (+16)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    227583341414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail40,162 miles (+6,097)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,162 miles
    Test number
    548921341164
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass34,065 miles (+5,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    673933030178
    • 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)

  21. Pass28,125 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    740024739053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,748 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,748 miles
    Test number
    542445737300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,335 miles
    Test number
    322483746357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EVR

Does LB53 EVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EVR expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EVR?
The MOT on LB53 EVR expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EVR done?
LB53 EVR was recorded at 132,315 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 7,347 miles a year.
Has LB53 EVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EVR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 EVR 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 EVR find?
LB53 EVR passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: front anti roll bar outer bushes worn; nearside rear drop link bushes perished.

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