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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LD03 UGVMOT history

LD03 UGV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LD03 UGV black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,961 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UGV was last recorded at 132,961 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2013: 50,625 miles, lower than 417,406 miles on 14 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,960 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,961 miles
  • 2025 – 123,362 miles
  • 2024 – 110,426 miles
  • 2023 – 101,296 miles
  • 2022 – 97,626 miles
  • 2021 – 97,030 miles
  • 2019 – 77,432 miles
  • 2018 – 67,183 miles
  • 2017 – 61,239 miles
  • 2016 – 55,893 miles
  • 2014 – 53,700 miles
  • 2013 – 50,625 miles
  • 2012 – 417,406 miles
  • 2011 – 43,149 miles
  • 2010 – 40,940 miles
  • 2008 – 37,071 miles
  • 2007 – 35,033 miles
  • 2006 – 33,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,961 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rearmost Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front brake discs heavily worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s/r and o/s/f tyres becoming worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake discs becoming worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight exhaust leak from n/s cat/manifold area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,961 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,961 miles
    Test number
    747967946373
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rearmost Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail132,960 miles (+9,598)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,960 miles
    Test number
    797458250036
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rearmost Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,362 miles (+12,936)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,362 miles
    Test number
    243846680074
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass110,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,426 miles
    Test number
    253646186252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail110,426 miles (+9,130)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,426 miles
    Test number
    593455285893
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass101,296 miles (+3,670)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    672826960422
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,626 miles (+596)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,626 miles
    Test number
    501357288326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  8. Pass97,030 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,030 miles
    Test number
    458035618992
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/f tyres becoming worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs becoming worn
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from n/s cat/manifold area

  9. Fail97,030 miles (+19,598)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,030 miles
    Test number
    712675617286
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut, and worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective non sealing tempory fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/f tyres becoming worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs becoming worn
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from n/s cat/manifold area

  10. Pass77,432 miles (+10,249)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,432 miles
    Test number
    446891218300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,183 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,183 miles
    Test number
    611640881542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,239 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    338541497439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    897465469699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,893 miles (+2,193)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    201230708290
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass53,700 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,700 miles
    Test number
    135070064143
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is perishing .

  16. Fail53,700 miles (+3,075)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,700 miles
    Test number
    299330864451
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNeraside rear tyre is perishing .

  17. Pass50,625 miles (-366,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    245635373484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass417,406 miles (+374,257)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    417,406 miles
    Test number
    535236462103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,149 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,149 miles
    Test number
    548666261143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,142 miles (+2,202)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    146434461142
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn slightly

  21. Pass40,940 miles (+3,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,940 miles
    Test number
    781954060156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass37,071 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,071 miles
    Test number
    403485388111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,033 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    453959267154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    883317486125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UGV

Does LD03 UGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 UGV is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UGV?
The MOT on LD03 UGV is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 UGV done?
LD03 UGV was recorded at 132,961 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has LD03 UGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UGV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 UGV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 UGV find?
LD03 UGV passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rearmost bushes; front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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