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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LB03 ZKWMOT history

LB03 ZKW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,385 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ZKW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ZKW was last recorded at 115,385 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,338 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,047 miles
Average per year
3,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,385 miles
  • 2024 – 112,338 miles
  • 2023 – 110,255 miles
  • 2022 – 107,267 miles
  • 2021 – 102,939 miles
  • 2020 – 101,219 miles
  • 2019 – 100,640 miles
  • 2018 – 97,302 miles
  • 2017 – 94,227 miles
  • 2016 – 91,041 miles
  • 2015 – 87,133 miles
  • 2014 – 82,555 miles
  • 2013 – 79,686 miles
  • 2012 – 76,037 miles
  • 2011 – 74,622 miles
  • 2010 – 71,775 miles
  • 2009 – 66,643 miles
  • 2008 – 58,064 miles
  • 2007 – 49,428 miles
  • 2006 – 40,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,385 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,385 miles (+3,047)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,385 miles
    Test number
    968842066557
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass112,338 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,338 miles
    Test number
    723895628394
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,255 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,255 miles
    Test number
    737651436042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,267 miles (+4,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,267 miles
    Test number
    109225584312
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass102,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,939 miles
    Test number
    584918704541
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,939 miles (+1,720)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,939 miles
    Test number
    138661632934
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,219 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,219 miles
    Test number
    941808318174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,640 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,640 miles
    Test number
    315531780700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,302 miles (+3,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,302 miles
    Test number
    202687497047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,227 miles (+3,186)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    918969458928
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides; (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres outer walls slight cracking both sides;

  11. Pass91,041 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    618177494182
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail91,041 miles (+3,908)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    746014598998
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass87,133 miles (+4,578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,133 miles
    Test number
    912333710560
    • AdvisoryCentre Front slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass82,555 miles (+2,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    146410534376
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass79,686 miles (+3,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,686 miles
    Test number
    819727313337
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass76,037 miles (+1,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    415988432424
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,622 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,622 miles
    Test number
    906249041308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,775 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    914107340395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,643 miles (+8,579)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    413360959385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,064 miles (+8,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    463619428445
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass49,428 miles (+8,848)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,428 miles
    Test number
    111351957346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,580 miles
    Test number
    263417646320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ZKW

Does LB03 ZKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ZKW is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ZKW?
The MOT on LB03 ZKW is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ZKW done?
LB03 ZKW was recorded at 115,385 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,954 miles a year.
Has LB03 ZKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ZKW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB03 ZKW 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 ZKW find?
LB03 ZKW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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