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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LL53 KUXMOT history

LL53 KUX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LL53 KUX blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
90,004 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 KUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 KUX was last recorded at 90,004 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2021: 72,135 miles, lower than 83,274 miles on 17 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,227 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,777 miles
Average per year
3,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,004 miles
  • 2024 – 85,227 miles
  • 2023 – 80,002 miles
  • 2022 – 75,685 miles
  • 2021 – 72,135 miles
  • 2020 – 83,274 miles
  • 2019 – 64,884 miles
  • 2018 – 61,944 miles
  • 2017 – 58,885 miles
  • 2016 – 56,650 miles
  • 2015 – 54,111 miles
  • 2014 – 52,016 miles
  • 2013 – 50,142 miles
  • 2011 – 44,504 miles
  • 2010 – 41,253 miles
  • 2009 – 39,316 miles
  • 2008 – 36,787 miles
  • 2007 – 33,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,004 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake locking device ineffective park brake/foot brake not locking (1.1.21 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront number plate de laminating
  • AdvisoryNearside Front dipped beam out put low

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,004 miles (+4,777)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,004 miles
    Test number
    179816511199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake locking device ineffective park brake/foot brake not locking (1.1.21 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate de laminating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front dipped beam out put low

  2. Pass85,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    611399115248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to wear limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  3. Fail85,227 miles (+5,225)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    437011661812
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to wear limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  4. Pass80,002 miles (+4,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,002 miles
    Test number
    775736872934
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,685 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    940137750802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,135 miles
    Test number
    877293834386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,135 miles (-11,139)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,135 miles
    Test number
    196561321828
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    620426418959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,274 miles (+18,390)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    457789195908
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass64,884 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,884 miles
    Test number
    272429956930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,944 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,944 miles
    Test number
    525003218024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,925 miles (+3,040)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,925 miles
    Test number
    475241887057
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass58,885 miles (+2,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,885 miles
    Test number
    328328589167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass56,650 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    419350597960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,111 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    628167075062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,016 miles (+1,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    378296334056
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass50,142 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,142 miles
    Test number
    517775633020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,504 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    176400751094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,253 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,253 miles
    Test number
    152136040082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,316 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    184246359183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,787 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,787 miles
    Test number
    150807958182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,675 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,675 miles
    Test number
    710400817187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,881 miles
    Test number
    310315517040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,881 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,881 miles
    Test number
    310635417037
    • FailureNearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LL53 KUX

Does LL53 KUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 KUX expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 KUX?
The MOT on LL53 KUX expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 KUX done?
LL53 KUX was recorded at 90,004 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,022 miles a year.
Has LL53 KUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 KUX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 KUX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 KUX find?
LL53 KUX failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage missing; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage missing; brake locking device ineffective park brake/foot brake not locking, and 4 more.

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