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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LL53 UFVMOT history

LL53 UFV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LL53 UFV silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,735 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UFV was last recorded at 87,735 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,507 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,228 miles
Average per year
3,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,735 miles
  • 2025 – 85,507 miles
  • 2024 – 83,341 miles
  • 2023 – 81,140 miles
  • 2022 – 78,787 miles
  • 2021 – 76,501 miles
  • 2020 – 76,258 miles
  • 2019 – 73,308 miles
  • 2018 – 70,771 miles
  • 2016 – 65,268 miles
  • 2015 – 64,020 miles
  • 2014 – 62,127 miles
  • 2013 – 60,146 miles
  • 2012 – 56,838 miles
  • 2011 – 53,085 miles
  • 2009 – 45,305 miles
  • 2008 – 37,454 miles
  • 2007 – 30,533 miles
  • 2006 – 24,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,735 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,735 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,735 miles
    Test number
    106406777118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,507 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,507 miles
    Test number
    103128466094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,341 miles (+2,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,341 miles
    Test number
    360664849020
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass81,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    902260178094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail81,140 miles (+2,353)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,140 miles
    Test number
    350666015693
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass78,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,787 miles
    Test number
    952640208974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail78,787 miles (+2,286)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,787 miles
    Test number
    474218274014
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass76,501 miles (+243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    543467998335
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass76,258 miles (+2,950)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    161385385547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on suspension arm[d bush} (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on suspension arm {d bush} (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass73,308 miles (+2,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    232928986766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass70,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    198069291717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail70,771 miles (+5,503)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    164285296582
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass65,268 miles (+1,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,268 miles
    Test number
    152246026808
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  14. Pass64,020 miles (+1,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    727450825141
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass62,127 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,127 miles
    Test number
    977175514129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,146 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    395521323199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,838 miles (+3,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    845263372057
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox pipe
  18. Pass53,085 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,085 miles
    Test number
    928597961040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,305 miles (+7,851)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,305 miles
    Test number
    750156709327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,454 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,454 miles
    Test number
    203541118391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,533 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,533 miles
    Test number
    982969597260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,141 miles
    Test number
    492375006343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UFV

Does LL53 UFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 UFV is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UFV?
The MOT on LL53 UFV is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 UFV done?
LL53 UFV was recorded at 87,735 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,266 miles a year.
Has LL53 UFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UFV has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 UFV 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 UFV find?
LL53 UFV passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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