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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LS53 YDPMOT history

LS53 YDP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2022.

LS53 YDP black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2023
Mileage
170,545 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YDP was last recorded at 170,545 miles on 13 Jul 2022, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,607 miles · 22 May 2021
Between the last two tests
938 miles
Average per year
7,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,545 miles
  • 2021 – 169,607 miles
  • 2020 – 166,650 miles
  • 2018 – 163,191 miles
  • 2016 – 162,586 miles
  • 2015 – 157,190 miles
  • 2014 – 151,478 miles
  • 2013 – 134,161 miles
  • 2012 – 118,273 miles
  • 2011 – 114,371 miles
  • 2010 – 108,798 miles
  • 2009 – 99,517 miles
  • 2008 – 87,260 miles
  • 2007 – 75,645 miles
  • 2006 – 57,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,545 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • S/corrosion rear chassis crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • S/oil leak o/s engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,545 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,545 miles
    Test number
    139349228591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,607 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    169,607 miles
    Test number
    354844465463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,650 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    166,650 miles
    Test number
    630063656944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,191 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    163,191 miles
    Test number
    754600301802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,586 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    162,586 miles
    Test number
    113890372156
    • AdvisoryS/corrosion rear chassis crossmember
    • AdvisoryS/oil leak o/s engine

  6. Fail162,580 miles (+5,390)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,580 miles
    Test number
    584317996295
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryS/corrosion rear chassis crossmember
    • AdvisoryS/oil leak o/s engine

  7. Pass157,190 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,190 miles
    Test number
    856312105238
    • NoteN/s door mirror ind lens s/cracked
    • NoteN/s front to rear b/pipes s/ corrosion
    • NoteS/corrosion n/s and o/s chassis rails

  8. Fail157,190 miles (+5,712)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,190 miles
    Test number
    205289095480
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s door mirror ind lens s/cracked
    • NoteN/s front to rear b/pipes s/ corrosion
    • NoteS/corrosion n/s and o/s chassis rails

  9. Pass151,478 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    151,478 miles
    Test number
    328588184188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail151,478 miles (+17,317)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,478 miles
    Test number
    795158174126
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass134,161 miles (+15,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    134,161 miles
    Test number
    447001003289
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    118,273 miles
    Test number
    248580912292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,273 miles (+3,902)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,273 miles
    Test number
    465417402258
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass114,371 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    114,371 miles
    Test number
    306993351353
    • NoteSrs warning lamp on

  15. Fail114,363 miles (+5,565)1 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,363 miles
    Test number
    548320651327
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSrs warning lamp on

  16. Fail108,798 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    401232110499
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffsie rear roll bar link missing

  17. Pass108,798 miles (+9,281)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    434942110383
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffsie rear roll bar link missing

  18. Pass99,517 miles (+12,257)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    521653429393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTime of vehicle test offside rear roll bar link missing

  19. Pass87,260 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    434563628485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail87,260 miles (+11,615)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    712613328395
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass75,645 miles (+17,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    394017927367
    • 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)

  22. Pass57,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    723617926377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LS53 YDP

Does LS53 YDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YDP expired on 12 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YDP?
The MOT on LS53 YDP expired on 12 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YDP done?
LS53 YDP was recorded at 170,545 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2022, an average of 7,203 miles a year.
Has LS53 YDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YDP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LS53 YDP 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 LS53 YDP find?
LS53 YDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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