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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LD53 WRJMOT history

LD53 WRJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2023.

LD53 WRJ black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
70,028 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WRJ
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
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WRJ was last recorded at 70,028 miles on 27 Oct 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,023 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,028 miles
  • 2022 – 66,838 miles
  • 2021 – 66,815 miles
  • 2020 – 62,951 miles
  • 2018 – 59,941 miles
  • 2017 – 54,529 miles
  • 2016 – 48,961 miles
  • 2013 – 38,419 miles
  • 2012 – 25,800 miles
  • 2010 – 21,102 miles
  • 2007 – 10,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,028 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met requirement 16%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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,028 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,028 miles
    Test number
    494054652742
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met requirement 16%

  2. Fail70,023 miles (+3,185)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    104336498729
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met requirement 16%

  3. Pass66,838 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    919951438728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail66,835 miles (+20)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    772383773971
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,815 miles (+3,864)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    698656007959
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass62,951 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    556864110066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail62,951 miles (+3,010)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    314021718106
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,941 miles (+5,412)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    627526306692
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront no plate has crack

  9. Pass54,529 miles (+5,568)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,529 miles
    Test number
    561433355504
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront no plate has a crack

  10. Pass48,961 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,961 miles
    Test number
    674200508066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail48,954 miles (+3,142)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,954 miles
    Test number
    167377117581
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage missing both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass45,812 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,812 miles
    Test number
    199739848518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    689647933399
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  14. Fail38,419 miles (+12,619)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,419 miles
    Test number
    757757733388
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOuter Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Fail25,800 miles3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,800 miles
    Test number
    139380462095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCut on o/s/rear tyre
    • NoteSlight cracking on rear tyres

  16. Pass25,800 miles (+4,698)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,800 miles
    Test number
    265170362035
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCut on o/s/rear tyre
    • NoteSlight cracking on rear tyres

  17. Pass21,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,102 miles
    Test number
    284469300260
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail21,102 miles (+10,822)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,102 miles
    Test number
    642352700223
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass10,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,280 miles
    Test number
    381260877167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WRJ

Does LD53 WRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WRJ expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WRJ?
The MOT on LD53 WRJ expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WRJ done?
LD53 WRJ was recorded at 70,028 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2023, an average of 3,653 miles a year.
Has LD53 WRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WRJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 WRJ 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 WRJ find?
LD53 WRJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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