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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LR53 LGXMOT history

LR53 LGX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LR53 LGX black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,257 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LGX was last recorded at 61,257 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,254 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,257 miles
  • 2025 – 51,347 miles
  • 2024 – 43,630 miles
  • 2023 – 36,757 miles
  • 2022 – 36,748 miles
  • 2020 – 36,478 miles
  • 2019 – 35,892 miles
  • 2018 – 34,713 miles
  • 2017 – 33,447 miles
  • 2016 – 32,035 miles
  • 2015 – 28,829 miles
  • 2014 – 27,029 miles
  • 2013 – 25,504 miles
  • 2012 – 24,343 miles
  • 2011 – 23,203 miles
  • 2010 – 21,862 miles
  • 2009 – 20,856 miles
  • 2008 – 17,630 miles
  • 2006 – 13,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,257 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,257 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,257 miles
    Test number
    964023739351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,254 miles (+9,907)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    308448641307
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass51,347 miles (+7,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    195978918083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass43,630 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    43,630 miles
    Test number
    171062452875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,624 miles (+6,867)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,624 miles
    Test number
    185543260031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass36,757 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,757 miles
    Test number
    609689934268
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  7. Pass36,748 miles (+270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,748 miles
    Test number
    111277491948
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  8. Pass36,478 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    217704511288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,892 miles
    Test number
    102605407092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,892 miles (+1,179)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,892 miles
    Test number
    959075008542
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  11. Pass34,713 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,713 miles
    Test number
    162432722492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,447 miles
    Test number
    458433051373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail33,447 miles (+1,412)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,447 miles
    Test number
    281156253977
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass32,035 miles (+3,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    714255068314
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass28,829 miles (+1,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,829 miles
    Test number
    297583315481
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  16. Pass27,029 miles (+1,525)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,029 miles
    Test number
    249506804103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass25,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,504 miles
    Test number
    276290013105
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Fail25,504 miles (+1,161)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,504 miles
    Test number
    555400113132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass24,343 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    789459402143
    • NoteUnable to check n/s/rear seat belt as baby seat fitted
  20. Fail24,343 miles (+1,140)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    899609202148
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnable to check n/s/rear seat belt as baby seat fitted
  21. Pass23,203 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,203 miles
    Test number
    785169861256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,862 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,862 miles
    Test number
    161760160244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,856 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,856 miles
    Test number
    700292879228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,630 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,630 miles
    Test number
    840565978299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,619 miles (+4,534)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,619 miles
    Test number
    271104678260
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
  26. Pass13,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,085 miles
    Test number
    590003616365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LGX

Does LR53 LGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LGX is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LGX?
The MOT on LR53 LGX is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LGX done?
LR53 LGX was recorded at 61,257 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,441 miles a year.
Has LR53 LGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LGX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 LGX 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 LR53 LGX find?
LR53 LGX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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