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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LR53 VXVMOT history

LR53 VXV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 175,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

LR53 VXV silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
175,508 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VXV was last recorded at 175,508 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 12,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,516 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
12,992 miles
Average per year
8,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,508 miles
  • 2023 – 162,516 miles
  • 2021 – 149,402 miles
  • 2020 – 139,136 miles
  • 2019 – 125,575 miles
  • 2018 – 107,867 miles
  • 2017 – 96,355 miles
  • 2016 – 92,879 miles
  • 2014 – 84,994 miles
  • 2013 – 82,279 miles
  • 2012 – 77,788 miles
  • 2011 – 71,775 miles
  • 2010 – 66,694 miles
  • 2009 – 56,856 miles
  • 2008 – 46,344 miles
  • 2007 – 34,321 miles
  • 2006 – 32,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,508 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,508 miles
    Test number
    753629296500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail175,508 miles (+12,992)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,508 miles
    Test number
    483710300280
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,516 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,516 miles
    Test number
    830277158810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Fail162,457 miles (+13,055)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,457 miles
    Test number
    858541643875
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass149,402 miles (+10,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,402 miles
    Test number
    980162840284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,136 miles
    Test number
    135445244945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear chassis and rear subframe starting to corode

  7. Fail139,136 miles (+13,561)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,136 miles
    Test number
    754750476357
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear chassis and rear subframe starting to corode

  8. Pass125,575 miles (+17,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,575 miles
    Test number
    314229680955
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar bushes

  9. Pass107,867 miles (+11,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,867 miles
    Test number
    122229075444
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass96,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,355 miles
    Test number
    341359804485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,355 miles (+46)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,355 miles
    Test number
    128601507699
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass96,309 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    225740735430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    779681846224
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail92,879 miles (+7,885)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    142116892996
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass84,994 miles (+2,715)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    968307274103
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  16. Fail82,279 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,279 miles
    Test number
    416624183197
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass82,279 miles (+4,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,279 miles
    Test number
    615474483105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass77,788 miles (+105)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,788 miles
    Test number
    909288792103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  19. Fail77,683 miles (+5,908)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    615120672105
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  20. Pass71,775 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    115009171100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,694 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,694 miles
    Test number
    592795340163
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass66,694 miles (+9,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,694 miles
    Test number
    754575840146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass56,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    851456769120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,856 miles (+10,512)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    214443169105
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass46,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    290679168462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,344 miles (+12,023)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    654829468129
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass34,321 miles (+1,776)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,321 miles
    Test number
    363360257162
    • NoteN/s/f wearing low and close to limit needs replacement a.s.a.p
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low and close to limit

  28. Pass32,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,545 miles
    Test number
    391946786261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VXV

Does LR53 VXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VXV expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VXV?
The MOT on LR53 VXV expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VXV done?
LR53 VXV was recorded at 175,508 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 8,290 miles a year.
Has LR53 VXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VXV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 VXV 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 VXV find?
LR53 VXV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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