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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LB03 UNSMOT history

LB03 UNS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
162,120 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 UNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 UNS was last recorded at 162,120 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 8,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,462 miles · 17 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,658 miles
Average per year
6,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,120 miles
  • 2021 – 153,462 miles
  • 2020 – 137,977 miles
  • 2019 – 136,184 miles
  • 2017 – 126,662 miles
  • 2016 – 124,720 miles
  • 2015 – 121,206 miles
  • 2014 – 118,999 miles
  • 2013 – 117,570 miles
  • 2012 – 113,280 miles
  • 2011 – 109,784 miles
  • 2010 – 105,780 miles
  • 2009 – 102,389 miles
  • 2008 – 90,859 miles
  • 2007 – 69,959 miles
  • 2006 – 52,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,120 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Airbag light is On

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,120 miles (+8,658)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,120 miles
    Test number
    462475370082
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,462 miles (+336)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,462 miles
    Test number
    227647409449
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail153,126 miles (+15,149)2 dangerous5 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,126 miles
    Test number
    128356213162
    • DangerousNearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lamps dim

  4. Pass137,977 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,977 miles
    Test number
    693782015957
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ( change ASAP ) (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail137,962 miles (+1,778)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,962 miles
    Test number
    630482933198
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery Loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail136,184 miles (+9,522)3 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,184 miles
    Test number
    897179532421
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass126,662 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,662 miles
    Test number
    248100548990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,720 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,720 miles
    Test number
    982317431002
    • AdvisoryAirbag light is On

  9. Fail124,698 miles (+3,492)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,698 miles
    Test number
    631157152083
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAirbag light is On

  10. Pass121,206 miles (+2,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,206 miles
    Test number
    267204585027
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass118,999 miles (+1,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,999 miles
    Test number
    307922764110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass117,570 miles (+4,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,570 miles
    Test number
    396457313331
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass113,280 miles (+3,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,280 miles
    Test number
    727292142226
    • 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)

  14. Fail109,784 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    327107181479
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,784 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    348907981290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,780 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    154407280232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass102,389 miles (+11,530)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,389 miles
    Test number
    532059779232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing low

  18. Pass90,859 miles (+20,900)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,859 miles
    Test number
    632370678187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,959 miles (+17,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,959 miles
    Test number
    260500187128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,315 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    292424176131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB03 UNS

Does LB03 UNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 UNS expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 UNS?
The MOT on LB03 UNS expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 UNS done?
LB03 UNS was recorded at 162,120 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 6,823 miles a year.
Has LB03 UNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 UNS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 UNS 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 LB03 UNS find?
LB03 UNS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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