
Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
LD03 HWMMOT history
LD03 HWM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 177,918 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD03 HWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD03 HWM was last recorded at 177,918 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 4,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 173,150 miles · 20 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,768 miles
- Average per year
- 9,137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 177,918 miles
- 2021 – 173,150 miles
- 2020 – 167,175 miles
- 2018 – 148,252 miles
- 2017 – 135,029 miles
- 2016 – 119,391 miles
- 2015 – 106,098 miles
- 2014 – 94,901 miles
- 2013 – 83,973 miles
- 2012 – 74,388 miles
- 2011 – 65,045 miles
- 2010 – 54,646 miles
- 2009 – 47,449 miles
- 2008 – 40,753 miles
- 2007 – 34,443 miles
- 2006 – 26,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,918 miles (+4,768)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 177,918 miles
- Test number
- 516138231048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,150 miles (+5,975)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 173,150 miles
- Test number
- 705224038614
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass167,175 miles (+18,923)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 167,175 miles
- Test number
- 123917681068
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,252 miles (+13,223)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 148,252 miles
- Test number
- 664715358494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,029 miles (+15,638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 135,029 miles
- Test number
- 494453277140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass119,391 miles (+13,293)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 119,391 miles
- Test number
- 923135587142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,098 miles (+11,197)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 106,098 miles
- Test number
- 266882595023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,901 miles (+10,928)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 94,901 miles
- Test number
- 748255684003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,973 miles (+9,585)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 83,973 miles
- Test number
- 999936793022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,388 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,388 miles
- Test number
- 865956992021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,266 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,266 miles
- Test number
- 319020092053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,264 miles (+9,219)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,264 miles
- Test number
- 879028182087
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteEsp light on
- NoteEts light on
Pass65,045 miles (+80)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 65,045 miles
- Test number
- 827682491090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail64,965 miles (+10,319)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,965 miles
- Test number
- 625285581080
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,646 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 54,646 miles
- Test number
- 594485970081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,646 miles (+7,197)9 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,646 miles
- Test number
- 950474170096
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteGearbox oil leak
Pass47,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 47,449 miles
- Test number
- 130045979420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,449 miles (+6,696)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,449 miles
- Test number
- 981865479076
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass40,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 40,753 miles
- Test number
- 170918888068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,753 miles (+6,310)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,753 miles
- Test number
- 443136288069
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass34,443 miles (+7,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,443 miles
- Test number
- 542892987008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,547 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 26,547 miles
- Test number
- 194346176098
- 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)
Questions about LD03 HWM
- Does LD03 HWM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD03 HWM expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD03 HWM?
- The MOT on LD03 HWM expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD03 HWM done?
- LD03 HWM was recorded at 177,918 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 9,137 miles a year.
- Has LD03 HWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD03 HWM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2012.
- Has the mileage on LD03 HWM 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 LD03 HWM find?
- LD03 HWM passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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