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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LD53 VCTMOT history

LD53 VCT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

LD53 VCT silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
145,240 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VCT
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VCT was last recorded at 145,240 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 3,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,934 miles · 10 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,306 miles
Average per year
7,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,240 miles
  • 2021 – 141,934 miles
  • 2020 – 124,515 miles
  • 2019 – 121,080 miles
  • 2018 – 112,858 miles
  • 2017 – 109,414 miles
  • 2016 – 98,548 miles
  • 2014 – 83,895 miles
  • 2013 – 78,190 miles
  • 2012 – 70,285 miles
  • 2011 – 62,990 miles
  • 2010 – 60,479 miles
  • 2009 – 48,267 miles
  • 2008 – 28,524 miles
  • 2006 – 22,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,240 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.

  • Under trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipes in o/s of engine bay covered in protective grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,240 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,240 miles
    Test number
    295898856150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,934 miles (+17,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,934 miles
    Test number
    439944799554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,515 miles
    Test number
    993144286363
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes in o/s of engine bay covered in protective grease

  4. Fail124,515 miles (+3,435)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,515 miles
    Test number
    736153477588
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes in o/s of engine bay covered in protective grease

  5. Pass121,080 miles (+8,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,080 miles
    Test number
    493209443503
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,858 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,858 miles
    Test number
    351518111820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,414 miles (+10,866)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,414 miles
    Test number
    727235920207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,548 miles (+9,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,548 miles
    Test number
    281437908765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  9. Pass89,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    959290990866
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  10. Fail89,521 miles (+5,626)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    155514324392
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  11. Pass83,895 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,895 miles
    Test number
    446010634392
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail83,895 miles (+5,705)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,895 miles
    Test number
    199028924301
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass78,190 miles (+32)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    218527113323
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail78,158 miles (+7,873)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,158 miles
    Test number
    735025313344
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass70,285 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,285 miles
    Test number
    256450342375
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass68,146 miles (+5,156)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    587076832181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r/ parking brake just met efficiency

  17. Pass62,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    758408251163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,990 miles (+2,511)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,990 miles
    Test number
    985517151181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass60,479 miles (+1,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    280476350287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass58,626 miles (+10,359)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,626 miles
    Test number
    641460370003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,267 miles (+19,743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    572822529002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,524 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,524 miles
    Test number
    914231128021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,200 miles
    Test number
    474474726353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VCT

Does LD53 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VCT expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VCT?
The MOT on LD53 VCT expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VCT done?
LD53 VCT was recorded at 145,240 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 7,786 miles a year.
Has LD53 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VCT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 VCT 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 LD53 VCT find?
LD53 VCT passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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