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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LD53 LKMMOT history

LD53 LKM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

LD53 LKM blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
184,192 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LKM was last recorded at 184,192 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2010: 63,767 miles, lower than 65,148 miles on 24 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,158 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
9,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,192 miles
  • 2021 – 167,011 miles
  • 2020 – 156,429 miles
  • 2019 – 151,233 miles
  • 2018 – 145,403 miles
  • 2017 – 137,958 miles
  • 2016 – 132,890 miles
  • 2015 – 129,163 miles
  • 2014 – 120,890 miles
  • 2013 – 107,455 miles
  • 2012 – 96,205 miles
  • 2011 – 77,647 miles
  • 2010 – 63,767 miles
  • 2009 – 65,148 miles
  • 2008 – 48,285 miles
  • 2007 – 37,432 miles
  • 2006 – 28,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,192 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,192 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    184,192 miles
    Test number
    951744353845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,158 miles (+17,147)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,158 miles
    Test number
    109418523896
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing and nsr (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,011 miles
    Test number
    174994765921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,009 miles (+10,580)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,009 miles
    Test number
    163327742753
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass156,429 miles (+5,196)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,429 miles
    Test number
    194668426673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,233 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,233 miles
    Test number
    911650426309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,403 miles (+7,445)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,403 miles
    Test number
    573610722487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass137,958 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,958 miles
    Test number
    497019630452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,890 miles (+3,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,890 miles
    Test number
    381208787785
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from around engine

  10. Pass129,163 miles (+8,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    989985115249
    • NoteFront pads not seen

  11. Pass120,890 miles (+13,435)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,890 miles
    Test number
    457275024372
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn

  12. Pass107,455 miles (+11,250)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    107,455 miles
    Test number
    846045723371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass96,205 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,205 miles
    Test number
    279048942328
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low

  14. Fail96,205 miles (+18,558)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,205 miles
    Test number
    407595642464
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low

  15. Pass77,647 miles (+13,880)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    845485761260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,767 miles (-1,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    263095240265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,148 miles (+9,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    720477369245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail56,132 miles (+7,847)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,132 miles
    Test number
    351107959477
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass48,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,285 miles
    Test number
    674870368218
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail48,261 miles (+10,829)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,261 miles
    Test number
    752260068211
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass37,432 miles (+9,390)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,432 miles
    Test number
    392252067284
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteSlight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

  22. Pass28,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,042 miles
    Test number
    372520776412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD53 LKM

Does LD53 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LKM expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LKM?
The MOT on LD53 LKM expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LKM done?
LD53 LKM was recorded at 184,192 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 9,550 miles a year.
Has LD53 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LKM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 LKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 LKM find?
LD53 LKM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, and 2 more.

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