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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LR53 VBYMOT history

LR53 VBY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LR53 VBY black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,874 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VBY
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
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VBY was last recorded at 89,874 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2019: 66,735 miles, lower than 91,951 miles on 13 Jul 2019.

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
89,173 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
701 miles
Average per year
3,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,874 miles
  • 2025 – 89,173 miles
  • 2024 – 88,030 miles
  • 2023 – 86,851 miles
  • 2022 – 84,143 miles
  • 2021 – 77,594 miles
  • 2020 – 73,620 miles
  • 2019 – 66,735 miles
  • 2018 – 53,265 miles
  • 2017 – 43,671 miles
  • 2016 – 33,424 miles
  • 2015 – 30,963 miles
  • 2014 – 29,879 miles
  • 2013 – 29,067 miles
  • 2012 – 28,395 miles
  • 2011 – 25,794 miles
  • 2010 – 22,383 miles
  • 2009 – 19,832 miles
  • 2007 – 16,278 miles
  • 2006 – 12,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,874 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake line.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake line.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,874 miles (+701)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    236325980934
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat

  2. Pass89,173 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    370760344589
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake line. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake line. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail89,170 miles (+1,140)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,170 miles
    Test number
    550962089961
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake line. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake line. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,030 miles (+1,179)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    467291627703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,851 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,851 miles
    Test number
    438092735027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,850 miles (+2,707)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    499285708367
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,143 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    286152848639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and under covers fitted

  8. Fail84,143 miles (+6,549)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    324891627884
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill and under covers fitted

  9. Pass77,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    267231167876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,593 miles (+3,973)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    818281693303
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass73,620 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,620 miles
    Test number
    442246261195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,735 miles (-25,216)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    478308629162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,951 miles (+38,686)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,951 miles
    Test number
    213234571273
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass53,265 miles (+9,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,265 miles
    Test number
    708726110044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    802974872038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,671 miles (+10,247)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    598254991613
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass33,424 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,424 miles
    Test number
    639670320583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,963 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,963 miles
    Test number
    787346465097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,879 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,879 miles
    Test number
    176319744057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,067 miles
    Test number
    106553793018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,067 miles (+672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,067 miles
    Test number
    808133793073
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass28,395 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,395 miles
    Test number
    948657282078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,794 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,794 miles
    Test number
    546025371010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,383 miles (+2,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    182181660429
    • NoteLeaking hydraulic fluid

  25. Pass19,832 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,832 miles
    Test number
    124675859092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,278 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,278 miles
    Test number
    454861637372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,513 miles
    Test number
    593204626324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VBY

Does LR53 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VBY is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VBY?
The MOT on LR53 VBY is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 VBY done?
LR53 VBY was recorded at 89,874 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,914 miles a year.
Has LR53 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VBY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 VBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 VBY find?
LR53 VBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 12 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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