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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LD03 JJFMOT history

LD03 JJF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LD03 JJF black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Ml, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,271 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 JJF
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
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 JJF was last recorded at 150,271 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,329 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,942 miles
Average per year
5,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,271 miles
  • 2024 – 145,329 miles
  • 2023 – 141,245 miles
  • 2022 – 134,649 miles
  • 2021 – 129,611 miles
  • 2020 – 127,061 miles
  • 2019 – 119,851 miles
  • 2018 – 113,395 miles
  • 2017 – 106,085 miles
  • 2016 – 102,891 miles
  • 2015 – 100,836 miles
  • 2014 – 98,420 miles
  • 2013 – 93,375 miles
  • 2012 – 89,159 miles
  • 2011 – 83,512 miles
  • 2010 – 79,545 miles
  • 2009 – 68,790 miles
  • 2008 – 53,314 miles
  • 2007 – 35,621 miles
  • 2006 – 31,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,271 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear rear subframe has surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,271 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,271 miles
    Test number
    720578693238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,271 miles (+4,942)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,271 miles
    Test number
    135719716635
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,329 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,329 miles
    Test number
    604584370788
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe has surface corrosion

  4. Fail145,324 miles (+4,079)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,324 miles
    Test number
    852022164693
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe has surface corrosion

  5. Pass141,245 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,245 miles
    Test number
    305017269881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,245 miles (+6,596)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,245 miles
    Test number
    801807374550
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,649 miles
    Test number
    179731605984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail134,649 miles (+5,038)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,649 miles
    Test number
    851065144785
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass129,611 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,611 miles
    Test number
    558956737674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    486644688871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail127,061 miles (+7,210)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,061 miles
    Test number
    642720805433
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass119,851 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,851 miles
    Test number
    326825372600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,395 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    467935348982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,085 miles (+3,194)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,085 miles
    Test number
    581883971196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks converters fitted
    • AdvisorySlight seepage of fuel around high pressure pump

  15. Pass102,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    993725409088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,891 miles (+2,055)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    377857459142
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass100,836 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,836 miles
    Test number
    859822575047
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail100,836 miles (+2,416)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,836 miles
    Test number
    478092775098
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass98,420 miles (+5,045)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,420 miles
    Test number
    777127174025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Fail93,375 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    446360773024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass93,375 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    966180873095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,159 miles (+5,647)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    769188262054
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass83,512 miles (+3,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    517397461065
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass79,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,545 miles
    Test number
    144871470466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,545 miles (+10,755)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,545 miles
    Test number
    262070970025
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass68,790 miles (+15,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    840677079040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail53,314 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,314 miles
    Test number
    311804778029
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass53,314 miles (+17,693)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,314 miles
    Test number
    980734478064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,621 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    342066567025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,071 miles
    Test number
    574573776089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 JJF

Does LD03 JJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 JJF is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 JJF?
The MOT on LD03 JJF is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 JJF done?
LD03 JJF was recorded at 150,271 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,980 miles a year.
Has LD03 JJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 JJF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 JJF 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 JJF find?
LD03 JJF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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