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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LX03 MXBMOT history

LX03 MXB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 138,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

LX03 MXB black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
138,329 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 MXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX03 MXB was last recorded at 138,329 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,326 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,329 miles
  • 2023 – 129,189 miles
  • 2022 – 120,492 miles
  • 2021 – 112,432 miles
  • 2020 – 109,482 miles
  • 2018 – 106,040 miles
  • 2017 – 102,330 miles
  • 2016 – 95,553 miles
  • 2015 – 83,168 miles
  • 2014 – 71,591 miles
  • 2013 – 63,462 miles
  • 2012 – 56,299 miles
  • 2011 – 47,786 miles
  • 2010 – 36,301 miles
  • 2009 – 31,167 miles
  • 2008 – 27,273 miles
  • 2007 – 19,964 miles
  • 2006 – 11,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,329 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars nails in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,329 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    522854809133
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail138,326 miles (+9,137)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,326 miles
    Test number
    640476557495
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear plastic glass gives distorted view refracting image (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass129,189 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,189 miles
    Test number
    464765647476
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail129,186 miles (+8,694)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,186 miles
    Test number
    732508514591
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass120,492 miles (+85)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,492 miles
    Test number
    555864504527
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail120,407 miles (+7,975)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,407 miles
    Test number
    177750180114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing link rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,432 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    259041259197
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail112,395 miles (+2,913)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,395 miles
    Test number
    296471092783
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass109,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    153574606874
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside image in o/s obligatory mirror distorted slightly

  10. Fail109,482 miles (+3,442)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    235309981149
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside image in o/s obligatory mirror distorted slightly

  11. Pass106,040 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,040 miles
    Test number
    163181245157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail106,031 miles (+3,701)4 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,031 miles
    Test number
    471722280313
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass102,330 miles (+6,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,330 miles
    Test number
    774841833717
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass95,553 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    169716545639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail95,172 miles (+12,004)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,172 miles
    Test number
    133882411829
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Pass83,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,168 miles
    Test number
    265186815231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,168 miles (+11,577)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,168 miles
    Test number
    539326315283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass71,591 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,591 miles
    Test number
    567144704255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • NoteAuto gear box hose leaking.

  19. Fail71,588 miles (+8,126)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    608194204239
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • NoteAuto gear box hose leaking.

  20. Fail63,462 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    425354323287
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass63,462 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    897254623237
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail63,457 miles (+7,158)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    147691223216
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    358656022267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,296 miles (+8,510)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    808766322255
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass47,786 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,786 miles
    Test number
    136136681166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,766 miles (+11,465)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,766 miles
    Test number
    738035081144
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass36,301 miles (+5,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,301 miles
    Test number
    794397660186
    • NoteUNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

  28. Pass31,167 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,167 miles
    Test number
    873876269185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,273 miles (+7,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,273 miles
    Test number
    700535868178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass19,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,964 miles
    Test number
    544533567147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail19,964 miles (+8,859)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,964 miles
    Test number
    911623767125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  32. Pass11,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,105 miles
    Test number
    110697986067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail11,105 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,105 miles
    Test number
    400757386039
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LX03 MXB

Does LX03 MXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 MXB expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 MXB?
The MOT on LX03 MXB expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 MXB done?
LX03 MXB was recorded at 138,329 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 6,963 miles a year.
Has LX03 MXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 MXB has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LX03 MXB 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 LX03 MXB find?
LX03 MXB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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