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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

LB53 GZTMOT history

LB53 GZT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,859 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 GZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 GZT was last recorded at 120,859 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,884 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,975 miles
Average per year
4,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,859 miles
  • 2025 – 118,884 miles
  • 2024 – 116,476 miles
  • 2023 – 114,275 miles
  • 2022 – 112,717 miles
  • 2021 – 110,980 miles
  • 2020 – 109,410 miles
  • 2019 – 107,477 miles
  • 2018 – 105,411 miles
  • 2017 – 103,174 miles
  • 2016 – 100,488 miles
  • 2015 – 97,952 miles
  • 2014 – 87,962 miles
  • 2013 – 77,167 miles
  • 2012 – 64,519 miles
  • 2011 – 47,349 miles
  • 2010 – 40,662 miles
  • 2009 – 37,225 miles
  • 2008 – 33,689 miles
  • 2007 – 29,887 miles
  • 2006 – 25,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,859 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake on limit 16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,859 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,859 miles
    Test number
    530996032830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,884 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,884 miles
    Test number
    351765106543
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,884 miles (+2,408)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,884 miles
    Test number
    376893259899
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush`s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,476 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    759415079388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,275 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,275 miles
    Test number
    653543637138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,717 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,717 miles
    Test number
    247369812527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,653 miles (+1,673)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,653 miles
    Test number
    391036679165
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,980 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,980 miles
    Test number
    950094550320
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,410 miles (+1,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    527342183412
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,477 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,477 miles
    Test number
    832821518770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,438 miles (+2,027)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    938257632126
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  12. Pass105,411 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,411 miles
    Test number
    371506786337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,174 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,174 miles
    Test number
    271718825926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,488 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    993410496685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake on limit 16%

  15. Fail100,462 miles (+2,510)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,462 miles
    Test number
    820870291610
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake on limit 16%

  16. Pass97,952 miles (+9,990)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    848323115140
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass87,962 miles (+10,795)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,962 miles
    Test number
    619595894150
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre becoming worn on outer edge

  18. Pass77,167 miles (+12,648)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,167 miles
    Test number
    717687293116
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass64,519 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,519 miles
    Test number
    816895192122
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise side sill covers fitted

  20. Fail64,514 miles (+17,165)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,514 miles
    Test number
    305685492114
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise side sill covers fitted

  21. Pass47,349 miles (+6,687)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    296410801296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSmall cuts in N/S/R tyre on inside wall

  22. Pass40,662 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,662 miles
    Test number
    223803270188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,225 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,225 miles
    Test number
    944277889194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,689 miles (+3,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,689 miles
    Test number
    502411898194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,887 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,887 miles
    Test number
    373978297102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,787 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,787 miles
    Test number
    422195616213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,785 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,785 miles
    Test number
    312914416498
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight wear in both rear lower suspension joints

Questions about LB53 GZT

Does LB53 GZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 GZT is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 GZT?
The MOT on LB53 GZT is valid until 20 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 GZT done?
LB53 GZT was recorded at 120,859 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,859 miles a year.
Has LB53 GZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 GZT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 GZT 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 GZT find?
LB53 GZT passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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