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Silver · Lpg · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LR53 SFZMOT history

LR53 SFZ is a silver lpg Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

LR53 SFZ silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
128,320 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 SFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 SFZ was last recorded at 128,320 miles on 26 May 2022, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2021: 128,216 miles, lower than 129,412 miles on 27 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,216 miles · 16 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
7,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,320 miles
  • 2021 – 128,216 miles
  • 2020 – 129,412 miles
  • 2019 – 126,493 miles
  • 2018 – 116,124 miles
  • 2017 – 105,547 miles
  • 2016 – 95,535 miles
  • 2015 – 85,323 miles
  • 2014 – 75,313 miles
  • 2013 – 65,873 miles
  • 2012 – 55,838 miles
  • 2011 – 45,925 miles
  • 2010 – 35,996 miles
  • 2009 – 29,100 miles
  • 2007 – 20,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,320 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,320 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,320 miles
    Test number
    809767696736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,216 miles (-1,196)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,216 miles
    Test number
    486589972190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,412 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,412 miles
    Test number
    511047223924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,493 miles (+10,369)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,493 miles
    Test number
    276560782210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,124 miles (+10,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    976080110749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,547 miles
    Test number
    380481270803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,546 miles (+10,011)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,546 miles
    Test number
    578196337717
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  8. Pass95,535 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    193685935805
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
  9. Fail95,532 miles (+10,209)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,532 miles
    Test number
    465636100737
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
  10. Pass85,323 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    769505215095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,313 miles
    Test number
    147545714033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,311 miles (+9,438)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,311 miles
    Test number
    476075914056
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass65,873 miles (+10,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,873 miles
    Test number
    188351423430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail55,838 miles1 repaired12 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,838 miles
    Test number
    639847512047
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres on legal limit
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger deteriorated
  15. Pass55,838 miles (+9,913)12 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,838 miles
    Test number
    936727312022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres on legal limit
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger deteriorated
  16. Fail45,925 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,925 miles
    Test number
    415914511021
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiscs slightly worn and pitted
  17. Pass45,925 miles (+9,929)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,925 miles
    Test number
    507784711028
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiscs slightly worn and pitted
  18. Pass35,996 miles (+6,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,996 miles
    Test number
    570781110097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass29,100 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,100 miles
    Test number
    150510539045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail29,100 miles (+8,526)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,100 miles
    Test number
    203640039083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass20,574 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,574 miles
    Test number
    534497827232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,864 miles
    Test number
    113939727080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 SFZ

Does LR53 SFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 SFZ expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 SFZ?
The MOT on LR53 SFZ expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 SFZ done?
LR53 SFZ was recorded at 128,320 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 7,079 miles a year.
Has LR53 SFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 SFZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LR53 SFZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 SFZ find?
LR53 SFZ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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