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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
General Information
- Registration LS03TWD
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 170,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,232 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,738 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,955 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,542 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,934 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,356 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Both front headlamps getting hazy
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Bonnet gas struts not working
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- All four tyres have abnormal wear
- Bonnet gas struts not working
- Both front headlamps getting hazy
- Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,124 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019 7 Jun 20263 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,124 MI
7 Jun 20264 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,715 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,151 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2017 7 Jun 20263 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,151 MI
7 Jun 202628 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,770 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
27 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,125 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 7 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,125 MI
7 Jun 202621 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,776 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
5 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,501 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2012 7 Jun 202630 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,027 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 7 Jun 202625 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,964 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010 7 Jun 202625 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 86,964 MI
7 Jun 202624 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,752 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2009 7 Jun 20264 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,492 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 57,215 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LS03TWD was registered on 2003-05-24
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