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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LL03 MWZMOT history

LL03 MWZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

LL03 MWZ blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
161,275 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 MWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 MWZ was last recorded at 161,275 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,271 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,275 miles
  • 2023 – 154,357 miles
  • 2022 – 150,386 miles
  • 2021 – 147,247 miles
  • 2020 – 143,718 miles
  • 2019 – 140,620 miles
  • 2018 – 135,628 miles
  • 2017 – 130,916 miles
  • 2016 – 125,042 miles
  • 2015 – 119,384 miles
  • 2014 – 108,488 miles
  • 2013 – 98,468 miles
  • 2012 – 88,304 miles
  • 2011 – 82,535 miles
  • 2010 – 77,439 miles
  • 2009 – 67,397 miles
  • 2008 – 52,892 miles
  • 2007 – 41,720 miles
  • 2006 – 29,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,275 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front........

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,275 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,275 miles
    Test number
    940487342003
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,271 miles (+6,914)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,271 miles
    Test number
    741507331944
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,357 miles (+3,971)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,357 miles
    Test number
    404680804277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,386 miles (+3,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,386 miles
    Test number
    330588401657
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,247 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,247 miles
    Test number
    143330915078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,718 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,718 miles
    Test number
    626137178557
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,620 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,620 miles
    Test number
    518225883943
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front........ (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail140,557 miles (+4,929)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,557 miles
    Test number
    705343557072
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front........ (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass135,628 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,628 miles
    Test number
    683520803090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease........ (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail135,518 miles (+4,602)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,518 miles
    Test number
    698270575201
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with grease...... (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass130,916 miles (+5,874)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,916 miles
    Test number
    556590212823
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass125,042 miles (+5,658)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,042 miles
    Test number
    495382198207
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking Brake: Only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass119,384 miles (+10,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,384 miles
    Test number
    207060095438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass108,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    249782684479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail108,488 miles (+10,020)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    999081184148
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass98,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    415925383147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  17. Fail98,468 miles (+10,164)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    275555583476
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass88,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    285937382177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail88,304 miles (+5,769)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    165547482163
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass82,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,535 miles
    Test number
    768848581111
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail82,535 miles (+5,096)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,535 miles
    Test number
    308438581172
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass77,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,439 miles
    Test number
    284049320220
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail77,439 miles (+10,042)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,439 miles
    Test number
    531559120227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass67,397 miles (+14,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,397 miles
    Test number
    903802509231
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass52,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    203586798158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,892 miles (+11,172)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    953256498122
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass41,720 miles (+12,503)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,720 miles
    Test number
    363828467458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,217 miles
    Test number
    990498596276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 MWZ

Does LL03 MWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 MWZ expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 MWZ?
The MOT on LL03 MWZ expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 MWZ done?
LL03 MWZ was recorded at 161,275 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 7,016 miles a year.
Has LL03 MWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 MWZ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL03 MWZ 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 MWZ find?
LL03 MWZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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