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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,266 cc

T53 HTPMOT history

T53 HTP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
141,229 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 HTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 HTP was last recorded at 141,229 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 3,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,428 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,801 miles
Average per year
3,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,229 miles
  • 2021 – 137,428 miles
  • 2020 – 132,102 miles
  • 2019 – 124,045 miles
  • 2018 – 118,995 miles
  • 2017 – 113,214 miles
  • 2016 – 107,640 miles
  • 2015 – 102,593 miles
  • 2014 – 101,392 miles
  • 2013 – 100,108 miles
  • 2012 – 99,526 miles
  • 2011 – 98,477 miles
  • 2010 – 96,187 miles
  • 2009 – 93,891 miles
  • 2008 – 92,620 miles
  • 2007 – 91,409 miles
  • 2006 – 89,389 miles
  • 2005 – 84,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySide steps corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,229 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,229 miles
    Test number
    812909104053
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  2. Fail141,229 miles (+3,801)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,229 miles
    Test number
    793591507532
    • DangerousCentral Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  3. Pass137,428 miles (+5,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,428 miles
    Test number
    167587352194
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,102 miles
    Test number
    938856832037
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail132,102 miles (+8,057)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,102 miles
    Test number
    848736446660
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,045 miles (+5,050)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,045 miles
    Test number
    441968864905
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,995 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    428160973493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,214 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,214 miles
    Test number
    178985698669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,640 miles
    Test number
    366811780659
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Fail107,640 miles (+5,047)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,640 miles
    Test number
    989385225005
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle cross pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousRear Braking system leaking axle cross pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass102,593 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    207441565411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s n/s front tyres have slight cracks on side wall

  12. Fail102,593 miles (+1,201)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    249341365184
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s n/s front tyres have slight cracks on side wall

  13. Pass101,392 miles (+1,284)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,392 miles
    Test number
    167453864174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteTyres cracking

  14. Pass100,108 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,108 miles
    Test number
    997821873181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,526 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,526 miles
    Test number
    207242472495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,477 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    229348541105
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass98,477 miles (+2,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    845408441149
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass96,187 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,187 miles
    Test number
    201129630192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass93,891 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,891 miles
    Test number
    883217219155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,620 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,620 miles
    Test number
    574204018122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,409 miles (+2,020)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,409 miles
    Test number
    364954667280
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass89,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    134169976279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,389 miles (+5,090)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    310279476249
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass84,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    463779945244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 HTP

Does T53 HTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T53 HTP expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T53 HTP?
The MOT on T53 HTP expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T53 HTP done?
T53 HTP was recorded at 141,229 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 3,300 miles a year.
Has T53 HTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 HTP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T53 HTP 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 T53 HTP find?
T53 HTP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 4 more.

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