
Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc
LE03 URAMOT history
LE03 URA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 169,230 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,671 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE03 URA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE03 URA was last recorded at 169,230 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 4,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 164,717 miles · 28 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,513 miles
- Average per year
- 7,671 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 169,230 miles
- 2022 – 164,717 miles
- 2021 – 160,410 miles
- 2020 – 157,382 miles
- 2019 – 146,673 miles
- 2018 – 133,417 miles
- 2017 – 122,665 miles
- 2016 – 113,947 miles
- 2014 – 106,901 miles
- 2013 – 104,831 miles
- 2012 – 101,494 miles
- 2011 – 97,851 miles
- 2010 – 88,473 miles
- 2009 – 78,471 miles
- 2008 – 67,265 miles
- 2007 – 48,118 miles
- 2006 – 36,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,230 miles (+4,513)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 169,230 miles
- Test number
- 536090213645
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass164,717 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 164,717 miles
- Test number
- 709908344932
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail164,717 miles (+4,307)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,717 miles
- Test number
- 218275514470
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass160,410 miles (+3,028)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 160,410 miles
- Test number
- 550959874730
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass157,382 miles (+10,709)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 157,382 miles
- Test number
- 961211134415
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass146,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 146,673 miles
- Test number
- 655273400400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,673 miles (+13,256)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,673 miles
- Test number
- 182181576328
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Pass133,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 133,417 miles
- Test number
- 955256710790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,417 miles (+10,752)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,417 miles
- Test number
- 750685850945
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass122,665 miles (+8,718)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 122,665 miles
- Test number
- 950846242541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,947 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 113,947 miles
- Test number
- 690493414019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail113,947 miles (+7,046)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,947 miles
- Test number
- 152631013679
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,901 miles (+2,070)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 106,901 miles
- Test number
- 679080774136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,831 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 104,831 miles
- Test number
- 356551873126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,828 miles (+3,334)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,828 miles
- Test number
- 949030273111
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,494 miles (+3,643)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 101,494 miles
- Test number
- 326001522434
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass97,851 miles (+387)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 97,851 miles
- Test number
- 369831771160
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake discs will require replacing at next brake pad change
- NoteThe rear most seats were not in the vehicle at the time of the test so unable to check seat belts
Fail97,464 miles (+8,991)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,464 miles
- Test number
- 786944861197
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake discs will require replacing at next brake pad change
- NoteThe rear most seats were not in the vehicle at the time of the test so unable to check seat belts
Pass88,473 miles (+10,002)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 88,473 miles
- Test number
- 671265860199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,471 miles (+11,206)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 78,471 miles
- Test number
- 254448369119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,265 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 67,265 miles
- Test number
- 941538468138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteGearbox oil leak from radiator pipe
Fail67,265 miles (+19,147)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,265 miles
- Test number
- 250568568425
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBrake wear warning illuminated
- NoteGearbox oil leak from radiator pipe
Pass48,118 miles (+11,910)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 48,118 miles
- Test number
- 652125867192
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBrake pad warning light come and off
Pass36,208 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 36,208 miles
- Test number
- 224027066412
- 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)
Questions about LE03 URA
- Does LE03 URA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE03 URA expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE03 URA?
- The MOT on LE03 URA expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE03 URA done?
- LE03 URA was recorded at 169,230 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 7,671 miles a year.
- Has LE03 URA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE03 URA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LE03 URA 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 LE03 URA find?
- LE03 URA passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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