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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LD03 VMAMOT history

LD03 VMA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

LD03 VMA silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
144,501 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VMA was last recorded at 144,501 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 2,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,606 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,895 miles
Average per year
5,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,501 miles
  • 2023 – 141,606 miles
  • 2022 – 140,877 miles
  • 2021 – 139,111 miles
  • 2019 – 138,019 miles
  • 2018 – 137,226 miles
  • 2017 – 133,993 miles
  • 2016 – 129,619 miles
  • 2015 – 127,227 miles
  • 2014 – 121,447 miles
  • 2013 – 113,061 miles
  • 2012 – 104,769 miles
  • 2011 – 95,708 miles
  • 2010 – 86,472 miles
  • 2009 – 77,798 miles
  • 2008 – 68,532 miles
  • 2007 – 57,382 miles
  • 2006 – 43,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,501 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front & rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded/pitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,501 miles (+2,895)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,501 miles
    Test number
    217724469015
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,606 miles (+729)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,606 miles
    Test number
    863943688692
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,877 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,877 miles
    Test number
    803543406890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,111 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,111 miles
    Test number
    906550889031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,108 miles (+1,089)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,108 miles
    Test number
    108506976754
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass138,019 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    138,019 miles
    Test number
    870679663776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,226 miles (+3,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,226 miles
    Test number
    404179029367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,993 miles
    Test number
    268846154101
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded/pitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail133,993 miles (+4,374)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,993 miles
    Test number
    322559700823
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded/pitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass129,619 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    435446430708
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail129,619 miles (+53)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    328230436173
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail129,566 miles (+2,339)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,566 miles
    Test number
    817862283492
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BORDERLINE PASS (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BORDERLINE PASS (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged

  13. Pass127,227 miles (+5,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    127,227 miles
    Test number
    577994972890
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass121,447 miles (+8,386)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,447 miles
    Test number
    645336964217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,061 miles (+8,292)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,061 miles
    Test number
    775121873177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,769 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    335447132181
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt cracking.
    • NoteFront anti roll bar inner bushes worn slightly and have play in them.
    • NoteNear side cv gaiter damaged and close to leaking.
    • NoteNear side door mirror cracked.
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge near to limit.

  17. Fail104,769 miles (+9,061)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    605323532113
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt cracking.
    • NoteFront anti roll bar inner bushes worn slightly and have play in them.
    • NoteNear side cv gaiter damaged and close to leaking.
    • NoteNear side door mirror cracked.
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge near to limit.

  18. Pass95,708 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    289043151160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,682 miles (+9,210)5 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    335922951186
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar end bushes are worn near to limits.
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged.
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass is broken
    • NoteNearside headlamp beam image weak. ( possibly bulb not fitted correctly. )
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is on the legal tread depth limits
    • NoteRear brake pads are wearing near to limits.
    • NoteTransfer box is leaking oil.

  20. Pass86,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    981734530185
    • 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)

  21. Fail86,472 miles (+8,674)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    460343630184
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass77,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    864036999015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,798 miles (+9,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    821751799090
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass68,532 miles (+11,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    123201398489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,382 miles (+13,401)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    401377187006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,981 miles
    Test number
    730721186072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD03 VMA

Does LD03 VMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 VMA expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VMA?
The MOT on LD03 VMA expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 VMA done?
LD03 VMA was recorded at 144,501 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 5,484 miles a year.
Has LD03 VMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VMA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LD03 VMA 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 VMA find?
LD03 VMA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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