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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,688 cc

LR03 HTVMOT history

LR03 HTV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

LR03 HTV black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2022
Mileage
138,775 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HTV
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
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HTV was last recorded at 138,775 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 5,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2009: 6,615 miles, lower than 60,328 miles on 3 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,752 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,023 miles
Average per year
6,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 138,775 miles
  • 2020 – 133,752 miles
  • 2019 – 129,339 miles
  • 2018 – 121,636 miles
  • 2017 – 113,098 miles
  • 2016 – 103,003 miles
  • 2015 – 94,780 miles
  • 2014 – 89,648 miles
  • 2013 – 85,116 miles
  • 2012 – 79,436 miles
  • 2011 – 74,504 miles
  • 2010 – 70,117 miles
  • 2009 – 6,615 miles
  • 2008 – 60,328 miles
  • 2007 – 55,133 miles
  • 2006 – 42,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,775 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,775 miles (+5,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,775 miles
    Test number
    186975302207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass133,752 miles (+4,413)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,752 miles
    Test number
    847257887882
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,339 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,339 miles
    Test number
    839446357081
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail129,338 miles (+7,702)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,338 miles
    Test number
    259510406088
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,636 miles
    Test number
    824524327070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail121,636 miles (+8,538)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,636 miles
    Test number
    104916677942
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,098 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,098 miles
    Test number
    791769707029
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail113,097 miles (+10,094)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    782517993081
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass103,003 miles (+8,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,003 miles
    Test number
    759009741419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass94,780 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,780 miles
    Test number
    553525390276
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Fail94,762 miles (+5,114)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,762 miles
    Test number
    695764065125
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass89,648 miles (+3)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,648 miles
    Test number
    748174594227
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s wiper slightly smearing
    • NoteN/s/r lense broken
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSteering rack bushes slight movement

  13. Fail89,645 miles (+4,529)4 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,645 miles
    Test number
    458699284218
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s wiper slightly smearing
    • NoteN/s/r lense broken
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSteering rack bushes slight movement

  14. Pass85,116 miles (+5,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,116 miles
    Test number
    305866543378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass79,436 miles (+4,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,436 miles
    Test number
    349345132396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass74,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    755741811360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail74,504 miles (+4,387)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    839791011364
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,117 miles (+63,502)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,117 miles
    Test number
    921895500391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,615 miles (-53,713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    6,615 miles
    Test number
    963113409363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,328 miles (+5,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    714518808394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail55,133 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    404557207385
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,133 miles (+12,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    751537107343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    383969266048
    • 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)

Questions about LR03 HTV

Does LR03 HTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 HTV expired on 7 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HTV?
The MOT on LR03 HTV expired on 7 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 HTV done?
LR03 HTV was recorded at 138,775 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 6,097 miles a year.
Has LR03 HTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HTV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LR03 HTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 HTV find?
LR03 HTV passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear.

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