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Mercedes-Benz ML

Gold · Petrol · 2004 · 3,700 cc

LE53 LDKMOT history

LE53 LDK is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 163,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

LE53 LDK gold Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
163,514 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 LDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 LDK was last recorded at 163,514 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,513 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,514 miles
  • 2022 – 163,343 miles
  • 2021 – 154,942 miles
  • 2020 – 147,767 miles
  • 2019 – 143,696 miles
  • 2018 – 135,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,514 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 18 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,514 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,514 miles
    Test number
    306334900862
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail163,513 miles (+170)6 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,513 miles
    Test number
    641065961910
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail163,343 miles (+8,401)9 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,343 miles
    Test number
    562527919934
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass154,942 miles (+7,175)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,942 miles
    Test number
    600490049756
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass147,767 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,767 miles
    Test number
    214534447495
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,767 miles (+4,071)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,767 miles
    Test number
    749571793233
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,696 miles (+8,551)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,696 miles
    Test number
    876379266624
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,145 miles
    Test number
    151376018967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about LE53 LDK

Does LE53 LDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 LDK expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 LDK?
The MOT on LE53 LDK expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 LDK done?
LE53 LDK was recorded at 163,514 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 5,918 miles a year.
Has LE53 LDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 LDK has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LE53 LDK 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 LE53 LDK find?
LE53 LDK passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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