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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LU53 AMLMOT history

LU53 AML is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

LU53 AML black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
138,774 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 AML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 AML was last recorded at 138,774 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 9,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2018: 95,736 miles, lower than 95,937 miles on 28 Mar 2018.

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
129,118 miles · 23 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
9,656 miles
Average per year
9,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,774 miles
  • 2023 – 129,118 miles
  • 2022 – 118,592 miles
  • 2021 – 111,260 miles
  • 2019 – 98,232 miles
  • 2018 – 95,736 miles
  • 2017 – 81,453 miles
  • 2016 – 71,471 miles
  • 2015 – 59,459 miles
  • 2014 – 48,056 miles
  • 2013 – 35,289 miles
  • 2012 – 22,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,774 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,774 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,774 miles
    Test number
    372518809850
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail138,773 miles (+9,655)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,773 miles
    Test number
    164213132894
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,118 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    318268574297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,050 miles (+7,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,050 miles
    Test number
    186512581108
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,592 miles
    Test number
    661747658833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,592 miles (+7,332)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,592 miles
    Test number
    940406656828
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass111,260 miles (+13,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,260 miles
    Test number
    269640068160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,232 miles (+2,496)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,232 miles
    Test number
    111030487003
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,736 miles (-201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    332911449471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper and number plated bracket damaged
    • AdvisoryIgnition switch intermittent fault
    • AdvisoryTailgate wont open fully

  10. Fail95,937 miles5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,937 miles
    Test number
    599009111649
    • FailureBrake performance not tested tyres and brakes required (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront number plate and shroud damaged form impact
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate defective and won't open fully
    • AdvisoryIgnition switch defective

  11. Fail95,937 miles (+14,484)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,937 miles
    Test number
    996749982151
    • FailureBrake performance not tested tyres and brakes required (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront number plate and shroud damaged form impact
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate defective and won't open fully
    • AdvisoryIgnition switch defective

  12. Pass81,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,453 miles
    Test number
    657646722759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail81,453 miles (+9,982)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,453 miles
    Test number
    770460227887
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass71,471 miles (+12,012)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,471 miles
    Test number
    952802925420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,459 miles (+11,403)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    688004185075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,056 miles (+12,767)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    827896984096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,289 miles (+12,652)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    939703573031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,637 miles
    Test number
    999209262080
    • 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)

Questions about LU53 AML

Does LU53 AML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU53 AML expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU53 AML?
The MOT on LU53 AML expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU53 AML done?
LU53 AML was recorded at 138,774 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 9,089 miles a year.
Has LU53 AML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 AML has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LU53 AML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU53 AML find?
LU53 AML passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 2 more.

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