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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LL03 MSXMOT history

LL03 MSX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

LL03 MSX silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
143,186 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 MSX
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
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 MSX was last recorded at 143,186 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 11,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,387 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
11,799 miles
Average per year
7,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,186 miles
  • 2021 – 131,387 miles
  • 2020 – 121,781 miles
  • 2019 – 115,201 miles
  • 2018 – 109,347 miles
  • 2017 – 104,093 miles
  • 2016 – 94,902 miles
  • 2015 – 79,808 miles
  • 2014 – 70,124 miles
  • 2013 – 63,040 miles
  • 2012 – 54,767 miles
  • 2011 – 47,691 miles
  • 2010 – 40,528 miles
  • 2009 – 34,804 miles
  • 2007 – 22,483 miles
  • 2006 – 17,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,186 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat removed
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Front To Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,186 miles (+11,799)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,186 miles
    Test number
    772127062077
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat removed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,387 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,387 miles
    Test number
    499907365549
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail131,167 miles (+9,386)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,167 miles
    Test number
    734761425883
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass121,781 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,781 miles
    Test number
    795325927498
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements @ 19 %
    • AdvisoryPig tail broken of n/s/r coil spring but still serviceable

  5. Fail121,780 miles (+6,579)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    584375409797
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements @ 19 %

  6. Pass115,201 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    159167312618
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  7. Fail115,198 miles (+5,851)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,198 miles
    Test number
    951566501778
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  8. Pass109,347 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,347 miles
    Test number
    285166695837
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail109,347 miles (+5,254)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,347 miles
    Test number
    409611650716
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,093 miles (+9,191)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,093 miles
    Test number
    981578069605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,902 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,902 miles
    Test number
    612091606861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail94,902 miles (+15,094)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,902 miles
    Test number
    960810911360
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass79,808 miles (+9,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,808 miles
    Test number
    875825295115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass70,124 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,124 miles
    Test number
    665060724219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,040 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    869433663255
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront & rear number plates deteriorating
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs

  16. Pass63,040 miles (+8,273)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    907343363215
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront & rear number plates deteriorating
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs

  17. Pass54,767 miles (+7,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,767 miles
    Test number
    698956552252
    • NoteAdvise,front tyres balding on edges,oil leak,cuts n\s\f tyre,front pads low.

  18. Pass47,691 miles (+7,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    985759541236
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating

  19. Fail40,528 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,528 miles
    Test number
    301339040281
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorating
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp inoperative

  20. Pass40,528 miles (+5,724)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,528 miles
    Test number
    373789640205
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorating
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp inoperative

  21. Pass34,804 miles (+12,321)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,804 miles
    Test number
    521006849209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,483 miles (+4,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,483 miles
    Test number
    163722777277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass17,926 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,926 miles
    Test number
    574481356270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,895 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,895 miles
    Test number
    104466306246
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCracking to both front tyres

Questions about LL03 MSX

Does LL03 MSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 MSX expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 MSX?
The MOT on LL03 MSX expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 MSX done?
LL03 MSX was recorded at 143,186 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 7,743 miles a year.
Has LL03 MSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 MSX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LL03 MSX 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 LL03 MSX find?
LL03 MSX passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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