
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc
LR53 LGLMOT history
LR53 LGL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,174 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 May 2023
- Mileage
- 139,174 mi
- At MOT on 25 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LGL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 May 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR53 LGL was last recorded at 139,174 miles on 25 May 2023, 7,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Aug 2007: 4,558 miles, lower than 30,708 miles on 21 Aug 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 131,821 miles · 23 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,353 miles
- Average per year
- 6,472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 139,174 miles
- 2022 – 131,821 miles
- 2020 – 126,886 miles
- 2019 – 114,836 miles
- 2018 – 109,421 miles
- 2017 – 104,264 miles
- 2016 – 100,794 miles
- 2015 – 93,026 miles
- 2014 – 82,400 miles
- 2012 – 76,041 miles
- 2011 – 70,774 miles
- 2009 – 62,991 miles
- 2007 – 4,558 miles
- 2006 – 30,708 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaks from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric seat not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and brackets loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail139,174 miles (+7,353)24 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,174 miles
- Test number
- 636245699916
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaks from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric seat not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and brackets loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass131,821 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 131,821 miles
- Test number
- 984185277650
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail131,820 miles (+4,934)6 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,820 miles
- Test number
- 569257160421
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,886 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,886 miles
- Test number
- 517205978505
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail126,886 miles (+12,050)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,886 miles
- Test number
- 619791645208
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass114,836 miles (+5,415)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 114,836 miles
- Test number
- 372709911663
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass109,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 109,421 miles
- Test number
- 490590057537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,421 miles (+5,157)1 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,421 miles
- Test number
- 694061369525
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass104,264 miles (+3,470)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 104,264 miles
- Test number
- 170274291320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,794 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 100,794 miles
- Test number
- 915566022785
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail100,794 miles (+3,019)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,794 miles
- Test number
- 252305431753
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail97,775 miles (+4,749)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,775 miles
- Test number
- 897762138696
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail93,026 miles (+10,626)12 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,026 miles
- Test number
- 744716836574
- FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs scored (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryDrivers door difficult to close
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
Pass82,400 miles (+1,383)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 82,400 miles
- Test number
- 956703274270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,017 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 81,017 miles
- Test number
- 117225554475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail81,017 miles (+4,976)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,017 miles
- Test number
- 806655754073
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass76,041 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,041 miles
- Test number
- 396719652059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail76,039 miles (+5,265)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,039 miles
- Test number
- 105678352001
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteCentre stop lamp not working.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,774 miles (+7,783)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 70,774 miles
- Test number
- 997830761084
- NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres cut in sidewall
Pass62,991 miles (+58,433)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 62,991 miles
- Test number
- 691640069247
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
Pass4,558 miles (-26,150)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 4,558 miles
- Test number
- 931922247201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,708 miles
- Test number
- 291313536229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LGL
- Does LR53 LGL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 LGL expired on 22 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LGL?
- The MOT on LR53 LGL expired on 22 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 LGL done?
- LR53 LGL was recorded at 139,174 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2023, an average of 6,472 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LGL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LGL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR53 LGL find?
- LR53 LGL failed its latest MOT on 25 May 2023 with 24 major defects and 3 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaks from engine bay; front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 24 more.
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