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Mercedes-Benz ML

Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LD53 WPVMOT history

LD53 WPV is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 35,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LD53 WPV beige Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
35,204 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WPV was last recorded at 35,204 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,204 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,204 miles
  • 2024 – 34,424 miles
  • 2023 – 33,972 miles
  • 2022 – 33,119 miles
  • 2021 – 32,933 miles
  • 2020 – 32,185 miles
  • 2019 – 30,654 miles
  • 2017 – 29,238 miles
  • 2016 – 27,878 miles
  • 2015 – 26,979 miles
  • 2014 – 25,690 miles
  • 2013 – 23,284 miles
  • 2012 – 20,394 miles
  • 2011 – 18,801 miles
  • 2010 – 15,694 miles
  • 2009 – 13,846 miles
  • 2008 – 11,804 miles
  • 2007 – 10,464 miles
  • 2006 – 8,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,204 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass35,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    35,204 miles
    Test number
    767592316921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail35,204 miles (+780)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,204 miles
    Test number
    171924586467
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass34,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    577309641510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,424 miles (+452)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    524467685702
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced water inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass33,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    272984634007
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged

  6. Fail33,971 miles (+852)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,971 miles
    Test number
    340140505116
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged

  7. Pass33,119 miles (+186)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,119 miles
    Test number
    474048387588
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass32,933 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,933 miles
    Test number
    332193436242
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail32,932 miles (+747)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    835004951489
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass32,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,185 miles
    Test number
    344012769714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,185 miles (+1,531)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,185 miles
    Test number
    943523413796
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,654 miles
    Test number
    593171961945
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Fail30,654 miles (+1,416)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,654 miles
    Test number
    105098380145
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass29,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,238 miles
    Test number
    558161073727
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail29,238 miles (+1,360)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,238 miles
    Test number
    848236921494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass27,878 miles (+899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,878 miles
    Test number
    367330529945
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine bay
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre Both
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass26,979 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,979 miles
    Test number
    150544042988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,690 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    819175034389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,284 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,284 miles
    Test number
    425399323352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,394 miles
    Test number
    319887492463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,394 miles (+1,593)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,394 miles
    Test number
    727676492273
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,801 miles (+3,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,801 miles
    Test number
    159844231382
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass15,694 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,694 miles
    Test number
    263823810384
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass13,846 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    13,846 miles
    Test number
    410680139316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,804 miles (+1,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,804 miles
    Test number
    790373928396
    • NoteBrake fluid low

  26. Pass10,464 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,464 miles
    Test number
    214967527308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    8,652 miles
    Test number
    422574526414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WPV

Does LD53 WPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WPV is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WPV?
The MOT on LD53 WPV is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 WPV done?
LD53 WPV was recorded at 35,204 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,392 miles a year.
Has LD53 WPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WPV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 WPV 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 WPV find?
LD53 WPV passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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