2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · LU53 AML
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 138,774 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LU53 AML Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 138,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LU53 AML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Ml (LU53 AML) between March 2012 and December 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
LU53 AML Mileage History
- 09/03/201222,637 mi
- 14/03/201335,289 mi+12,652 mi
- 27/03/201448,056 mi+12,767 mi
- 25/03/201559,459 mi+11,403 mi
- 04/04/201671,471 mi+12,012 mi
- 08/03/201781,453 mi+9,982 mi
- 08/03/201781,453 mi
- 28/03/201895,937 mi+14,484 mi
- 28/03/201895,937 mi
- 05/04/201895,736 mi-201 mi
- 11/07/201998,232 mi+2,496 mi
- 22/01/2021111,260 mi+13,028 mi
- 26/01/2022118,592 mi+7,332 mi
- 26/01/2022118,592 mi
- 23/02/2023126,050 mi+7,458 mi
- 23/12/2023129,118 mi+3,068 mi
- 18/12/2024138,773 mi+9,655 mi
- 18/12/2024138,774 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,089 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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