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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LX53 PHVMOT history

LX53 PHV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LX53 PHV black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,826 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 PHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 PHV was last recorded at 146,826 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 8,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,274 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,552 miles
Average per year
6,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,826 miles
  • 2025 – 138,274 miles
  • 2024 – 134,026 miles
  • 2023 – 115,499 miles
  • 2022 – 99,390 miles
  • 2021 – 90,296 miles
  • 2020 – 89,782 miles
  • 2019 – 87,911 miles
  • 2018 – 86,604 miles
  • 2017 – 85,015 miles
  • 2016 – 82,339 miles
  • 2015 – 79,377 miles
  • 2014 – 75,179 miles
  • 2012 – 67,532 miles
  • 2011 – 62,746 miles
  • 2010 – 57,869 miles
  • 2009 – 52,597 miles
  • 2008 – 43,941 miles
  • 2007 – 36,364 miles
  • 2006 – 23,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,826 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front wing & bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,826 miles (+8,552)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,826 miles
    Test number
    949773647950
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,274 miles (+4,248)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,274 miles
    Test number
    910793227682
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing and bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,026 miles (+3)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,026 miles
    Test number
    808524629709
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing & bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFanbelt worn

  4. Fail134,023 miles (+18,524)2 dangerous6 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,023 miles
    Test number
    328607210034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing & bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFanbelt worn

  5. Pass115,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,499 miles
    Test number
    829452485942
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail115,499 miles (+16,109)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,499 miles
    Test number
    462584675508
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass99,390 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,390 miles
    Test number
    383070027802
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail99,335 miles (+9,039)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    556288633039
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  9. Pass90,296 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,296 miles
    Test number
    433045821619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,782 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    149468249179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,911 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    901677121921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,604 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,604 miles
    Test number
    835641113523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail86,602 miles (+1,587)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,602 miles
    Test number
    970661174344
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass85,015 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,015 miles
    Test number
    618538387221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,339 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    870716716285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,377 miles (+4,198)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,377 miles
    Test number
    636597765105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,179 miles (+7,647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,179 miles
    Test number
    675226104283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,532 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,532 miles
    Test number
    719209212304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,746 miles (+4,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,746 miles
    Test number
    319151141307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail57,869 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    730526290226
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass57,869 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    814306290234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,597 miles (+8,656)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,597 miles
    Test number
    721987609331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,941 miles (+7,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,941 miles
    Test number
    142758298280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass36,364 miles (+12,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    132858797220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass23,651 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,651 miles
    Test number
    474580426332
    • NoteFront tyres near legal limit 3mm

Questions about LX53 PHV

Does LX53 PHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 PHV is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 PHV?
The MOT on LX53 PHV is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 PHV done?
LX53 PHV was recorded at 146,826 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,205 miles a year.
Has LX53 PHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 PHV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LX53 PHV 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 PHV find?
LX53 PHV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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