Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc
LB03 YCXMOT history
LB03 YCX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,002 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 148,002 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,422 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB03 YCX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB03 YCX was last recorded at 148,002 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 6,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,567 miles · 9 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,435 miles
- Average per year
- 6,422 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,002 miles
- 2024 – 141,567 miles
- 2023 – 132,697 miles
- 2022 – 117,912 miles
- 2021 – 110,529 miles
- 2020 – 105,009 miles
- 2019 – 97,496 miles
- 2018 – 95,160 miles
- 2017 – 93,394 miles
- 2016 – 87,493 miles
- 2015 – 81,859 miles
- 2014 – 76,836 miles
- 2013 – 70,268 miles
- 2012 – 63,887 miles
- 2011 – 55,587 miles
- 2010 – 52,745 miles
- 2009 – 44,661 miles
- 2008 – 38,742 miles
- 2007 – 30,403 miles
- 2006 – 22,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,002 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front nearside front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and nearside rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear and nearside rear shocker corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear bumper damage
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryAge related general corrosion notice and adviuce
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slighty worn
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,002 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 148,002 miles
- Test number
- 779379168845
- AdvisoryFront 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front nearside front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and nearside rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear and nearside rear shocker corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear bumper damage
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryAge related general corrosion notice and adviuce
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slighty worn
Fail148,002 miles (+6,435)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,002 miles
- Test number
- 251393835733
- MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and nearside rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear and nearside rear shocker corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear bumper damage
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryAge related general corrosion notice and adviuce
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slighty worn
Pass141,567 miles (+8,870)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 141,567 miles
- Test number
- 102455221170
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass132,697 miles (+14,785)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 132,697 miles
- Test number
- 229574163852
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front and all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,912 miles (+7,383)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 117,912 miles
- Test number
- 911211778379
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat belt not tested due to child seat
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass110,529 miles (+5,520)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 110,529 miles
- Test number
- 975897235797
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,009 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 105,009 miles
- Test number
- 529830624098
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,007 miles (+7,511)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,007 miles
- Test number
- 464288830979
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,496 miles (+2,336)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,496 miles
- Test number
- 433232289022
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,160 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 95,160 miles
- Test number
- 764742695565
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass93,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 93,394 miles
- Test number
- 852509654853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,394 miles (+5,901)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,394 miles
- Test number
- 485243281520
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked bracket (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass87,493 miles (+5,634)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 87,493 miles
- Test number
- 266005272758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,859 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 81,859 miles
- Test number
- 660263623042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,844 miles (+5,008)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,844 miles
- Test number
- 767222006624
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass76,836 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 76,836 miles
- Test number
- 339221284206
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail76,812 miles (+6,544)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,812 miles
- Test number
- 508730484272
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass70,268 miles (+6,381)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 70,268 miles
- Test number
- 526910383247
- 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)
Pass63,887 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 63,887 miles
- Test number
- 407348772286
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,887 miles (+8,300)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,887 miles
- Test number
- 375106972446
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass55,587 miles (+2,842)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,587 miles
- Test number
- 335186761466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,745 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,745 miles
- Test number
- 291009140217
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass52,745 miles (+8,084)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 52,745 miles
- Test number
- 950369340216
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass44,661 miles (+5,919)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 44,661 miles
- Test number
- 482979459216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass38,742 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 38,742 miles
- Test number
- 280125878289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail38,742 miles (+8,339)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,742 miles
- Test number
- 773245378282
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass30,403 miles (+7,509)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 30,403 miles
- Test number
- 314426907451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 22,894 miles
- Test number
- 134659296171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB03 YCX
- Does LB03 YCX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 YCX is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB03 YCX?
- The MOT on LB03 YCX is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB03 YCX done?
- LB03 YCX was recorded at 148,002 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,422 miles a year.
- Has LB03 YCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB03 YCX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB03 YCX 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 YCX find?
- LB03 YCX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 13 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 10 more.
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