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Merlin Diesel Systems Ltd

02539463

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

189/191 BRADKIRK PLACE, PRESTON, PR5 8AJ
Incorporated 13/09/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/04/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/02/2026

Due 10/03/2027

On track

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45320
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr Leigh Kenneth Bramley

director · Since 07/05/2001

SALES

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Scott Bramley

director · Since 31/01/2008

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Emma Louise Bramley

secretary · Since 07/03/2017

Mr Michael Francis Brown

director · Since 06/04/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Derek John Henry

director · Since 08/07/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew Thomas Ashcroft

director · Since 02/09/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 1 other board

Mr Jeffrey Edward Morley

director · Since 01/08/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Lewis Rutland Brown

director · Since 02/01/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul John Sherburn

director · Since 01/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Merlin Diesel Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

189/191 Bradkirk Place, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 8AJ

Reg: 11267668 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 18/04/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Jonathan Chaytor

Ceased 13/07/2017

Mr Leigh Kenneth Bramley

Ceased 18/04/2018

Mr Scott Bramley

Ceased 18/04/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/02/2014Registered 12/03/2014
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/01/2012Registered 02/02/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/11/1997Registered 02/12/1997Satisfied 29/11/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/07/1997Registered 11/08/1997Satisfied 29/11/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/03/1991Registered 07/03/1991Satisfied 29/11/2012

CompanyRankvs 12+ SIC 28990 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.88× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Turnover

£64.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£33.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£504k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£7.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£32.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£44.0M

Current Liabilities

£11.4M

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£9.9M

Cost of Sales

£46.9M

Gross Profit

£17.4M

Admin Expenses

£3.0M

Operating Profit

£7.3M

Profit After Tax

£5.6M

148avg. employees-7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.5M
Dividends paid£1.2M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.3M
NI contributions£526k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£34.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.88+£4.3M
20242.98+£4.1M
20232.85+£4.1M
20223.04+£3.6M
20212.75+£4.1M
20202.71+£2.1M
20192.49+£1.7M
20182.45

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.