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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LM03 DFJMOT history

LM03 DFJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 2 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2024.

LM03 DFJ black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2025
Mileage
121,093 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 DFJ was last recorded at 121,093 miles on 9 Nov 2024, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,014 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
5,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,093 miles
  • 2022 – 120,014 miles
  • 2021 – 113,574 miles
  • 2020 – 113,562 miles
  • 2018 – 108,512 miles
  • 2017 – 97,932 miles
  • 2016 – 88,187 miles
  • 2015 – 79,636 miles
  • 2014 – 70,747 miles
  • 2013 – 62,575 miles
  • 2012 – 54,374 miles
  • 2011 – 47,325 miles
  • 2010 – 41,812 miles
  • 2009 – 34,272 miles
  • 2008 – 28,664 miles
  • 2007 – 24,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,093 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,093 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,093 miles
    Test number
    478358087598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    510254838969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,014 miles (+6,440)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    227801690476
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,574 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,574 miles
    Test number
    120009972057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,570 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,570 miles
    Test number
    328115231778
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass113,562 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,562 miles
    Test number
    697499815846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,554 miles (+5,042)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,554 miles
    Test number
    396407448072
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    962218107514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,512 miles (+10,580)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    308371070201
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,932 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    189862967396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,884 miles (+9,697)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,884 miles
    Test number
    186706493677
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass88,187 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    971095438585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail88,150 miles (+8,514)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,150 miles
    Test number
    413224920674
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance on wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass79,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    875290475104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,636 miles (+8,889)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    278776565188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass70,747 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    236891974124
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail70,747 miles (+8,172)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,747 miles
    Test number
    235798664491
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass62,575 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    188964343152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,374 miles (+7,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    239222542139
    • 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)

  20. Pass47,325 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    886738331155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,812 miles (+7,540)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    220680540142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,272 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,272 miles
    Test number
    434386379197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,664 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,664 miles
    Test number
    463218038137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,290 miles
    Test number
    633336647153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 DFJ

Does LM03 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 DFJ expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 DFJ?
The MOT on LM03 DFJ expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 DFJ done?
LM03 DFJ was recorded at 121,093 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2024, an average of 5,545 miles a year.
Has LM03 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 DFJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM03 DFJ 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 LM03 DFJ find?
LM03 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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