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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LD03 LTAMOT history

LD03 LTA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 17 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

LD03 LTA black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
127,150 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LTA
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
17 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LTA was last recorded at 127,150 miles on 20 May 2024, 6,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,158 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
6,992 miles
Average per year
5,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,150 miles
  • 2023 – 120,158 miles
  • 2021 – 113,349 miles
  • 2020 – 106,434 miles
  • 2019 – 104,216 miles
  • 2018 – 99,290 miles
  • 2017 – 93,477 miles
  • 2016 – 87,256 miles
  • 2015 – 81,279 miles
  • 2014 – 75,946 miles
  • 2013 – 69,902 miles
  • 2012 – 64,797 miles
  • 2011 – 59,410 miles
  • 2010 – 52,862 miles
  • 2008 – 47,078 miles
  • 2007 – 32,783 miles
  • 2006 – 22,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,150 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion and sill covers fitted

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.

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear wheelarches and general body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • General body & underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,150 miles (+6,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,150 miles
    Test number
    807892739135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion and sill covers fitted

  2. Pass120,158 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,158 miles
    Test number
    772055209779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,349 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,349 miles
    Test number
    341099083263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,434 miles (+2,218)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    717845633495
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,216 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    249367421725
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear wheelarches and general body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail104,183 miles (+4,893)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,183 miles
    Test number
    641202050880
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear wheelarches and general body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass99,290 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    432017042832
    • AdvisoryGeneral body & underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

  8. Fail99,266 miles (+5,789)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,266 miles
    Test number
    616226386659
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryGeneral body & underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass93,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,477 miles
    Test number
    540438893086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see front pads! (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail93,476 miles (+6,220)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,476 miles
    Test number
    201771317658
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link bar broken (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see front pads! (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass87,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,256 miles
    Test number
    576345851187
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail87,256 miles (+5,977)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,256 miles
    Test number
    234873657364
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass81,279 miles (+5,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    125714935014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass75,946 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    287365734056
    • NoteESP light on showing a fault

  15. Fail75,946 miles (+6,044)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    348415134036
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteESP light on showing a fault
    • NoteRear brake pads look low, worn

  16. Pass69,902 miles (+5,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    128251633458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass64,797 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,797 miles
    Test number
    958262332086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,410 miles (+6,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    106433031045
    • NoteFront & rear brake pads are very low

  19. Pass52,862 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,862 miles
    Test number
    711775330066
    • NoteRear pads 4-5 mm

  20. Fail52,862 miles (+5,784)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,862 miles
    Test number
    572884630061
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear pads 4-5 mm

  21. Pass47,078 miles (+5,953)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,078 miles
    Test number
    554994048383
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel
    • NoteSteering rack wet with oil

  22. Pass41,125 miles (+8,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    872829148007
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass32,783 miles (+10,188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,783 miles
    Test number
    724718457041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,595 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,595 miles
    Test number
    592038956076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about LD03 LTA

Does LD03 LTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 LTA expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LTA?
The MOT on LD03 LTA expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 LTA done?
LD03 LTA was recorded at 127,150 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 5,737 miles a year.
Has LD03 LTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LTA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LD03 LTA 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 LTA find?
LD03 LTA passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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