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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LL53 OAEMOT history

LL53 OAE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

LL53 OAE silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
138,038 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 OAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 OAE was last recorded at 138,038 miles on 23 May 2024, 4,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,158 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,880 miles
Average per year
6,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,038 miles
  • 2023 – 133,158 miles
  • 2022 – 126,637 miles
  • 2020 – 120,516 miles
  • 2019 – 114,460 miles
  • 2018 – 98,304 miles
  • 2017 – 87,378 miles
  • 2016 – 78,123 miles
  • 2015 – 72,862 miles
  • 2014 – 69,078 miles
  • 2013 – 64,477 miles
  • 2012 – 60,259 miles
  • 2011 – 51,807 miles
  • 2010 – 46,010 miles
  • 2009 – 39,794 miles
  • 2008 – 36,674 miles
  • 2007 – 32,657 miles
  • 2006 – 20,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,038 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,038 miles (+4,880)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    549750034955
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,158 miles (+6,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,158 miles
    Test number
    179121905948
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack /inner joint

  3. Pass126,637 miles (+6,121)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,637 miles
    Test number
    201124405708
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,516 miles
    Test number
    744691416873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,516 miles (+6,056)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,516 miles
    Test number
    970469480018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,460 miles (+16,156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,460 miles
    Test number
    434365659432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,304 miles (+10,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    588800804573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,378 miles
    Test number
    740488995628
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing

  9. Fail87,378 miles (+9,255)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,378 miles
    Test number
    762302638076
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing

  10. Pass78,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    400299801546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

  11. Fail78,123 miles (+5,261)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    647017271289
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

  12. Pass72,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,862 miles
    Test number
    383643049958
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail72,862 miles (+3,784)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,862 miles
    Test number
    693656196096
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass69,078 miles (+4,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,078 miles
    Test number
    736945244208
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass64,477 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    507912643256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,259 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    448641562231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,807 miles (+5,797)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    326715451266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,010 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    842567960276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,794 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,794 miles
    Test number
    133613459203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,674 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    171683368296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,657 miles (+12,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,657 miles
    Test number
    674351567240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,062 miles
    Test number
    312764646243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 OAE

Does LL53 OAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 OAE expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 OAE?
The MOT on LL53 OAE expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 OAE done?
LL53 OAE was recorded at 138,038 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 6,656 miles a year.
Has LL53 OAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 OAE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LL53 OAE 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 OAE find?
LL53 OAE passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 5 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front end bushes; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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