
Mercedes-Benz ML
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass61,257 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 61,257 miles
- Test number
- 964023739351
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass43,630 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 43,630 miles
- Test number
- 171062452875
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
Pass36,478 miles (+586)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 36,478 miles
- Test number
- 217704511288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,892 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 35,892 miles
- Test number
- 102605407092
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass34,713 miles (+1,266)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 34,713 miles
- Test number
- 162432722492
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass23,203 miles (+1,341)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,203 miles
- Test number
- 785169861256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,862 miles (+1,006)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 21,862 miles
- Test number
- 161760160244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,856 miles (+3,226)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 20,856 miles
- Test number
- 700292879228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,630 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,630 miles
- Test number
- 840565978299
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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