Mercedes ML 250

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LU53 XHEMOT history

LU53 XHE is a white diesel Mercedes ML 250 first used on 26 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 100,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LU53 XHE white Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,490 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 XHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
ML 250
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 XHE was last recorded at 100,490 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 7,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,330 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,160 miles
Average per year
5,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,490 miles
  • 2024 – 93,330 miles
  • 2023 – 87,174 miles
  • 2022 – 80,692 miles
  • 2021 – 76,001 miles
  • 2020 – 73,877 miles
  • 2019 – 70,451 miles
  • 2018 – 66,901 miles
  • 2017 – 61,771 miles
  • 2016 – 52,598 miles
  • 2015 – 47,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    944920448181
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,490 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,490 miles
    Test number
    159479118988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,330 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,330 miles
    Test number
    219252863642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,174 miles (+6,482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,174 miles
    Test number
    888421332863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,692 miles (+4,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    928456246691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,001 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,001 miles
    Test number
    584623397663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,877 miles (+3,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,877 miles
    Test number
    703770129244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,451 miles (+3,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    252895377400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has nail poss 2 in centre tread

  9. Pass66,901 miles (+5,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    136347448868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass61,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,771 miles
    Test number
    639291584795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,731 miles (+9,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,731 miles
    Test number
    972416585603
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  12. Pass52,598 miles (+5,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    349699956105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass47,245 miles (+6,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,245 miles
    Test number
    580768555964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  14. Pass40,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    985522475009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,776 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    866252875032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LU53 XHE

Does LU53 XHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 XHE is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 XHE?
The MOT on LU53 XHE is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 XHE done?
LU53 XHE was recorded at 100,490 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
Has LU53 XHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 XHE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LU53 XHE 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 LU53 XHE find?
LU53 XHE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides n/s & o/s; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides n/s & o/s.

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