# CP03ZGS — MERCEDES-BENZ ML MOT History & Vehicle Check

CP03ZGS is a Silver MERCEDES-BENZ ML, Diesel (2688cc), first registered 2003-08-08. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for CP03ZGS — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | CP03ZGS |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | ML |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2688cc |
| First registered | 2003-08-08 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-03-30 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 52.63%
- Total defects recorded: 95

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-31 10:18:55 | PASSED | 262,467 MI | 2017-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-29 11:51:08 | FAILED | 262,467 MI | — |
| 2015-03-31 17:52:49 | PASSED | 254,908 MI | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-02 13:27:18 | FAILED | 254,898 MI | — |
| 2014-02-17 17:47:12 | PASSED | 244,843 MI | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-28 16:44:13 | PASSED | 229,857 MI | 2014-02-27 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-27 15:53:49 | FAILED | 229,856 MI | — |
| 2012-02-24 18:09:33 | PASSED | 207,942 MI | 2013-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2012-02-16 18:10:21 | FAILED | 207,642 MI | — |
| 2010-08-14 10:43:26 | PASSED | 179,088 MI | 2011-08-13 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-12 16:23:57 | FAILED | 179,088 MI | — |
| 2009-09-16 11:20:03 | PASSED | 159,112 MI | 2010-09-15 00:00:00 |
| 2009-09-14 10:08:26 | FAILED | 159,407 MI | — |
| 2008-09-12 16:19:10 | PASSED | 136,111 MI | 2009-09-11 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-11 17:05:45 | FAILED | 136,092 MI | — |
| 2007-07-26 15:23:51 | PASSED | 111,350 MI | 2008-08-08 00:00:00 |
| 2007-07-25 14:52:19 | FAILED | 111,168 MI | — |
| 2006-07-28 14:54:56 | FAILED | 84,928 MI | — |
| 2006-07-28 14:54:56 | PASSED | 84,928 MI | 2007-08-08 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-03-29 11:51:08 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: oil leak
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2015-03-31 17:52:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- USER ENTERED: N/S door mirror slightly loose
- USER ENTERED: Underside corrosion
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2015-03-02 13:27:18 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FAIL: Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FAIL: Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Offside heardlamp LENS deterioreted.
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-02-17 17:47:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: BAS,ESP.warning light illuminating.
- USER ENTERED: Excess of oil leaking
- USER ENTERED: Offside headlamp lens deterioreted light output slightly reduce.

**2013-02-28 16:44:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Excess of oil leaking.
- USER ENTERED: Offside front head lamp lens deterioreted.
- USER ENTERED: BAS,ESP warning light illuminating.

**2013-02-27 15:53:49 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Offside front head lamp lens deterioreted.
- USER ENTERED: Excess of oil leaking.

**2012-02-24 18:09:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre

**2012-02-16 18:10:21 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FAIL: Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- USER ENTERED: osr tyre has a nail

**2010-08-12 16:23:57 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

**2009-09-14 10:08:26 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2008-09-11 17:05:45 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**2007-07-25 14:52:19 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2006-07-28 14:54:56 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- PRS: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- PRS: Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2006-07-28 14:54:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for CP03ZGS is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/CP03ZGS. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-23.
