Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc
LX53 FPYMOT history
LX53 FPY is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,412 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 115,412 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,524 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 FPY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LX53 FPY was last recorded at 115,412 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,806 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,606 miles
- Average per year
- 4,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,412 miles
- 2025 – 113,806 miles
- 2024 – 109,433 miles
- 2023 – 105,435 miles
- 2022 – 100,202 miles
- 2021 – 94,957 miles
- 2020 – 90,393 miles
- 2019 – 87,461 miles
- 2018 – 85,578 miles
- 2017 – 82,127 miles
- 2016 – 79,939 miles
- 2015 – 75,745 miles
- 2014 – 70,973 miles
- 2013 – 63,637 miles
- 2012 – 59,490 miles
- 2011 – 55,905 miles
- 2010 – 51,906 miles
- 2009 – 45,625 miles
- 2008 – 38,354 miles
- 2007 – 32,132 miles
- 2006 – 24,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail115,412 miles
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail115,412 miles (+1,606)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,412 miles
- Test number
- 421952716887
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass113,806 miles (+4,373)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 113,806 miles
- Test number
- 332427752728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,433 miles (+3,998)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 109,433 miles
- Test number
- 661082753309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,435 miles (+5,233)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 105,435 miles
- Test number
- 251048943798
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,202 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 100,202 miles
- Test number
- 174953295061
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail100,202 miles (+5,245)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,202 miles
- Test number
- 107810482250
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass94,957 miles (+4,564)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,957 miles
- Test number
- 825025842125
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass90,393 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 90,393 miles
- Test number
- 120950582860
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,461 miles (+1,883)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 87,461 miles
- Test number
- 816856799577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,578 miles (+3,451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 85,578 miles
- Test number
- 399583805004
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass82,127 miles (+2,188)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 82,127 miles
- Test number
- 316835472720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,939 miles (+4,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 79,939 miles
- Test number
- 607950649295
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,745 miles (+4,772)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 75,745 miles
- Test number
- 873472993448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,973 miles (+7,336)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 70,973 miles
- Test number
- 627088984215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,637 miles (+4,147)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 63,637 miles
- Test number
- 416590963236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,490 miles (+3,585)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 59,490 miles
- Test number
- 387330372459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,905 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,905 miles
- Test number
- 696386761279
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass55,905 miles (+3,999)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,905 miles
- Test number
- 756216661266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,906 miles (+6,281)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 51,906 miles
- Test number
- 162937060237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,625 miles (+7,271)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 45,625 miles
- Test number
- 480191179282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,354 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,354 miles
- Test number
- 520412468257
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass38,354 miles (+6,222)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 38,354 miles
- Test number
- 714392768247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,132 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,132 miles
- Test number
- 424732867274
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass32,132 miles (+7,323)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 32,132 miles
- Test number
- 594582367265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass24,809 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 24,809 miles
- Test number
- 344141366219
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LX53 FPY
- Does LX53 FPY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 FPY expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 FPY?
- The MOT on LX53 FPY expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 FPY done?
- LX53 FPY was recorded at 115,412 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,524 miles a year.
- Has LX53 FPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 FPY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX53 FPY 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 LX53 FPY find?
- LX53 FPY failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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