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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,688 cc

LL53 FOKMOT history

LL53 FOK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2023.

LL53 FOK blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2023
Mileage
171,210 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FOK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 FOK was last recorded at 171,210 miles on 25 May 2023, 10,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,508 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
10,702 miles
Average per year
9,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,210 miles
  • 2022 – 160,508 miles
  • 2021 – 155,459 miles
  • 2020 – 149,539 miles
  • 2019 – 141,403 miles
  • 2018 – 130,825 miles
  • 2017 – 117,110 miles
  • 2016 – 103,083 miles
  • 2015 – 87,469 miles
  • 2014 – 74,722 miles
  • 2013 – 65,429 miles
  • 2012 – 62,664 miles
  • 2011 – 58,751 miles
  • 2010 – 51,505 miles
  • 2009 – 43,098 miles
  • 2008 – 32,042 miles
  • 2007 – 20,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,210 miles
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Both rear wheel arches corroded and will soon need attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,210 miles (+10,702)12 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,210 miles
    Test number
    646270532102
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion

  2. Pass160,508 miles (+5,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    160,508 miles
    Test number
    197383259027
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded and will soon need attention

  3. Pass155,459 miles (+5,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    155,459 miles
    Test number
    998597190571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded and will soon need attention

  4. Pass149,539 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    149,539 miles
    Test number
    617070459009
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail149,518 miles (+8,115)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,518 miles
    Test number
    625882644133
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass141,403 miles (+116)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,403 miles
    Test number
    886546615485
    • 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 wearing on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail141,287 miles (+10,462)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,287 miles
    Test number
    315798488502
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass130,825 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,825 miles
    Test number
    324476824129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)

  9. Fail130,825 miles (+13,715)5 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,825 miles
    Test number
    103107335919
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)

  10. Pass117,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,110 miles
    Test number
    407091294439
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  11. Fail117,110 miles (+14,027)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,110 miles
    Test number
    687321951680
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  12. Pass103,083 miles (+15,614)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,083 miles
    Test number
    424568525096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass87,469 miles (+12,747)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    207897105485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass74,722 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,722 miles
    Test number
    885789514151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail74,722 miles (+9,293)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,722 miles
    Test number
    857299314145
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass65,429 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    989772053080
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail65,429 miles (+2,765)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    655292753015
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass62,664 miles (+3,913)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    389121952008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass58,751 miles (+7,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    697333251096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass51,505 miles (+8,407)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,505 miles
    Test number
    681570250099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass43,098 miles (+11,056)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,098 miles
    Test number
    350962859041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,042 miles (+11,055)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,042 miles
    Test number
    134910258061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,987 miles
    Test number
    641444557080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,987 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,987 miles
    Test number
    670384557067
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL53 FOK

Does LL53 FOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 FOK expired on 14 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FOK?
The MOT on LL53 FOK expired on 14 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 FOK done?
LL53 FOK was recorded at 171,210 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2023, an average of 9,245 miles a year.
Has LL53 FOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FOK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 FOK 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 LL53 FOK find?
LL53 FOK failed its latest MOT on 25 May 2023 with 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes; front steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joints; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 17 more.

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