Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
LE03 SZDMOT history
LE03 SZD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 172,116 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,094 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 SZD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 2 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 SZD was last recorded at 172,116 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 3,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Feb 2011: 73,835 miles, lower than 121,035 miles on 1 Sept 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 168,759 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,357 miles
- Average per year
- 7,094 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,116 miles
- 2025 – 168,759 miles
- 2024 – 164,746 miles
- 2023 – 159,536 miles
- 2022 – 153,604 miles
- 2021 – 145,960 miles
- 2020 – 138,995 miles
- 2019 – 127,850 miles
- 2018 – 118,330 miles
- 2017 – 111,035 miles
- 2016 – 105,770 miles
- 2014 – 98,598 miles
- 2012 – 81,102 miles
- 2011 – 73,835 miles
- 2009 – 121,035 miles
- 2008 – 50,620 miles
- 2007 – 38,739 miles
- 2006 – 30,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,116 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,116 miles (+3,357)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 172,116 miles
- Test number
- 369698038608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,759 miles (+4,013)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 168,759 miles
- Test number
- 730900031474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,746 miles (+5,210)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 164,746 miles
- Test number
- 863152406465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,536 miles (+5,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 159,536 miles
- Test number
- 373073504280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,604 miles (+7,644)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 153,604 miles
- Test number
- 371619707531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,960 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 145,960 miles
- Test number
- 562017626401
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail145,960 miles (+6,965)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,960 miles
- Test number
- 760178350210
- Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,995 miles (+11,145)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 138,995 miles
- Test number
- 935751510981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,850 miles (+9,520)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 127,850 miles
- Test number
- 701251687735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,330 miles (+7,295)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 118,330 miles
- Test number
- 378069165616
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,035 miles (+5,265)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 111,035 miles
- Test number
- 253035252687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 105,770 miles
- Test number
- 870632626011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,770 miles (+7,172)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,770 miles
- Test number
- 183902141171
- FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass98,598 miles (+7,462)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 98,598 miles
- Test number
- 665493564314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,136 miles (+10,034)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 91,136 miles
- Test number
- 977462004090
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,102 miles (+7,267)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 81,102 miles
- Test number
- 707451492146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,835 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 73,835 miles
- Test number
- 109792461072
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteFront disc are worn
Fail73,835 miles (-47,200)11 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,835 miles
- Test number
- 137269051000
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront disc are worn
Pass121,035 miles (+70,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 121,035 miles
- Test number
- 984064249228
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass50,620 miles (+11,881)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 50,620 miles
- Test number
- 372662148472
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,739 miles (+8,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,739 miles
- Test number
- 871665367177
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 30,552 miles
- Test number
- 514034716278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE03 SZD
- Does LE03 SZD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 SZD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 SZD?
- The MOT on LE03 SZD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE03 SZD done?
- LE03 SZD was recorded at 172,116 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,094 miles a year.
- Has LE03 SZD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 SZD has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on LE03 SZD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LE03 SZD find?
- LE03 SZD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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