GU03CGV - MERCEDES-BENZ ML

MOT: Valid

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Vehicle Overview

Make

MERCEDES-BENZ

Model

Colour

Black

Year

2003

First Registered

July 2003

First Used

18 July 2003

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

3724 cc

Engine Size

3724 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

2870 kg

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

305 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

August 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

20/08/2012

Data provided by DVLA

MERCEDES-BENZ guide MERCEDES-BENZ ML guide

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 04 August 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 142,147 mi

Expires: 07 August 2026

Minors: 5 Advisories: 14

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Advisory Surface corrosion on chassis
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seat

Failed - 11 July 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 139,755 mi

Major: 5 Minors: 5 Advisories: 17

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Minor Defects:

Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Headlamp washers not working
Advisory Both rearmost seats not fitted at time of test
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Advisory Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passed - 08 August 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 135,828 mi

Expires: 07 August 2025

Minors: 5 Advisories: 7

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy surface corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed - 25 July 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 135,828 mi

Major: 5 Minors: 5 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Major Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy surface corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed - 03 August 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 131,082 mi

Expires: 02 August 2024

Minors: 4 Advisories: 4

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory general under body corrosion

Failed - 14 July 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 130,104 mi

Major: 6 Minors: 1 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory general under body corrosion
Advisory Offside Front height leveling sensor not conected

Passed - 27 July 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 127,681 mi

Expires: 26 July 2023

Minors: 1 Advisories: 8

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Both indicator repeater lamp lenses broken
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory General under-body corrosion

Failed - 20 July 2022 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 127,677 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 2 Minors: 1 Advisories: 12

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and undercut (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in edge of tread
Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Both indicator repeater lamp lenses broken
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory General under-body corrosion

Passed - 19 July 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,252 mi

Expires: 23 July 2022

Minors: 3 Advisories: 11

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Minor Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory General underbody and chassis surface corrosion

Passed - 24 July 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 123,648 mi

Expires: 23 July 2021

Minors: 2 Advisories: 8

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass defective (3.3 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in lower arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming from abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Passed - 17 July 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 117,718 mi

Expires: 30 January 2021

Advisories: 9

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Failed - 16 July 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 117,718 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 11

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under bonnet and at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under bonnet and at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passed - 17 July 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 114,541 mi

Expires: 30 July 2019

Failed - 09 July 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 114,269 mi

Major: 2

Passed - 18 July 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 106,862 mi

Expires: 30 July 2018

Advisories: 1

Failed - 11 July 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 106,337 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 1

Passed - 13 July 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 98,656 mi

Expires: 30 July 2017

Advisories: 2

Failed - 08 July 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 98,655 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 2

Passed - 08 July 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 94,782 mi

Expires: 30 July 2016

Passed - 29 July 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 92,782 mi

Expires: 30 July 2015

Advisories: 2

Failed - 29 July 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 92,782 mi

Advisories: 2

Passed - 19 July 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 89,679 mi

Expires: 30 July 2014

Passed - 05 July 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 85,829 mi

Expires: 30 July 2013

Passed - 05 July 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 81,067 mi

Expires: 30 July 2012

Failed - 01 July 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 81,067 mi

Major: 5

Passed - 02 July 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 78,171 mi

Expires: 30 July 2011

Advisories: 2

Failed - 03 July 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 71,617 mi

Passed - 03 July 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 71,617 mi

Expires: 30 July 2010

Passed - 23 July 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 65,691 mi

Expires: 30 July 2009

Passed - 31 July 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 61,316 mi

Expires: 30 July 2008

Passed - 29 July 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 50,987 mi

Expires: 28 July 2007

Advisories: 1

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for GU03CGV?

The MOT expires on 07 August 2026.

What is the tax status of GU03CGV?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2026.

What are the specifications of GU03CGV?

This is a 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 3724cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of GU03CGV?

This vehicle produces 305 g/km of CO2 emissions.