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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LD03 NXCMOT history

LD03 NXC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LD03 NXC black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,855 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 NXC
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
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 NXC was last recorded at 155,855 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,519 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
5,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,855 miles
  • 2025 – 155,519 miles
  • 2023 – 153,518 miles
  • 2021 – 147,335 miles
  • 2020 – 139,638 miles
  • 2019 – 132,412 miles
  • 2018 – 126,462 miles
  • 2017 – 119,810 miles
  • 2016 – 116,455 miles
  • 2015 – 109,853 miles
  • 2014 – 101,604 miles
  • 2013 – 93,385 miles
  • 2012 – 82,690 miles
  • 2010 – 74,773 miles
  • 2009 – 65,821 miles
  • 2008 – 58,499 miles
  • 2007 – 48,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,855 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,855 miles (+336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,855 miles
    Test number
    758904729353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,519 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,519 miles
    Test number
    477966137343
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail155,519 miles (+2,001)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,519 miles
    Test number
    666464620985
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,518 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,518 miles
    Test number
    352964075414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail153,514 miles (+6,179)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,514 miles
    Test number
    547271426855
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass147,335 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,335 miles
    Test number
    280302424993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail147,328 miles (+7,690)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,328 miles
    Test number
    752181868596
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass139,638 miles (+7,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,638 miles
    Test number
    877473316217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,412 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,412 miles
    Test number
    159246603264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,462 miles (+6,652)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,462 miles
    Test number
    642323061355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,810 miles (+3,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,810 miles
    Test number
    779836394446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Lower joint slight wear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension joint slight wear.

  12. Pass116,455 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,455 miles
    Test number
    575241437161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail116,455 miles (+6,602)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,455 miles
    Test number
    486815507833
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass109,853 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    446822355108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail109,828 miles (+8,224)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    605157545189
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass101,604 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,604 miles
    Test number
    896510154197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,385 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,385 miles
    Test number
    286859343479
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar bushes worn

  18. Fail93,385 miles (+10,695)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,385 miles
    Test number
    927148043121
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar bushes worn

  19. Pass82,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    266898052048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,690 miles (+7,917)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    698371332099
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass74,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,773 miles
    Test number
    993117470287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,773 miles (+8,952)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,773 miles
    Test number
    374174170459
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass65,821 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    503222579212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,561 miles (+7,062)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    814578249235
    • DangerousBrake pedel feel spongy
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass58,499 miles (+9,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,499 miles
    Test number
    384087748245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

  26. Pass48,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    194538377041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 NXC

Does LD03 NXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 NXC is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 NXC?
The MOT on LD03 NXC is valid until 5 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 NXC done?
LD03 NXC was recorded at 155,855 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,659 miles a year.
Has LD03 NXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 NXC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 NXC 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 NXC find?
LD03 NXC passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear lower coil spring corroded.

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