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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LB53 OHHMOT history

LB53 OHH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2021 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 201,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2021
Mileage
201,001 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OHH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 OHH was last recorded at 201,001 miles on 28 Apr 2022, 7,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,638 miles · 11 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
7,363 miles
Average per year
9,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,001 miles
  • 2020 – 193,638 miles
  • 2019 – 182,137 miles
  • 2018 – 176,448 miles
  • 2017 – 164,081 miles
  • 2016 – 148,234 miles
  • 2015 – 129,492 miles
  • 2014 – 112,198 miles
  • 2013 – 110,823 miles
  • 2012 – 108,842 miles
  • 2011 – 99,547 miles
  • 2010 – 87,983 miles
  • 2009 – 70,056 miles
  • 2008 – 61,220 miles
  • 2007 – 52,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail201,001 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod movement in inner joint.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail201,001 miles (+7,363)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,001 miles
    Test number
    485811468678
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod movement in inner joint.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass193,638 miles (+56)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    193,638 miles
    Test number
    263267654630
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail193,582 miles (+11,445)10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,582 miles
    Test number
    568538757419
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre's perished / getting low on tread

  4. Pass182,137 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,137 miles
    Test number
    966571999887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,448 miles (+12,367)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    176,448 miles
    Test number
    143554753544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,081 miles (+15,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    164,081 miles
    Test number
    935497366008
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass148,234 miles (+18,742)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,234 miles
    Test number
    415953384343
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing seat belt fully inspection
    • AdvisoryGearbox slight oil leak

  8. Pass129,492 miles (+17,294)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,492 miles
    Test number
    306890515168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,198 miles (+1,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    112,198 miles
    Test number
    469449104186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass110,823 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    569864103233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,754 miles (+1,912)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,754 miles
    Test number
    418738473117
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Fail108,842 miles10 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    185054642289
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass108,842 miles (+9,295)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    885124842206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,547 miles
    Test number
    605958921236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail99,547 miles (+11,564)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,547 miles
    Test number
    745718221214
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass87,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,983 miles
    Test number
    293474430172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,983 miles (+25)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,983 miles
    Test number
    221284330401
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail87,958 miles (+17,902)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    213843030194
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,056 miles (+8,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    892708749125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass61,220 miles (+8,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,220 miles
    Test number
    233224958048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass52,440 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    292806167081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,186 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    553710067084
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB53 OHH

Does LB53 OHH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OHH expired on 10 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OHH?
The MOT on LB53 OHH expired on 10 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OHH done?
LB53 OHH was recorded at 201,001 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2022, an average of 9,817 miles a year.
Has LB53 OHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OHH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 OHH 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 OHH find?
LB53 OHH failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2022 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8; front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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