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Mercedes-Benz ML

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

C5 BMDMOT history

C5 BMD is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

C5 BMD grey Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,735 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BMD was last recorded at 136,735 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 7,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,895 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,840 miles
Average per year
9,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,735 miles
  • 2025 – 128,895 miles
  • 2024 – 120,842 miles
  • 2023 – 111,702 miles
  • 2022 – 103,951 miles
  • 2021 – 96,457 miles
  • 2020 – 88,889 miles
  • 2019 – 79,687 miles
  • 2018 – 73,224 miles
  • 2017 – 61,545 miles
  • 2016 – 53,522 miles
  • 2015 – 42,143 miles
  • 2014 – 30,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,735 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust clamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,735 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,735 miles
    Test number
    241560782012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,895 miles (+8,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,895 miles
    Test number
    895095661872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryTravel on parking brake lever
  3. Pass120,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,842 miles
    Test number
    643892434256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp cracked
  4. Fail120,842 miles (+23)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,842 miles
    Test number
    256916857711
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp cracked
  5. Fail120,819 miles (+9,117)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    356010902143
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Pass111,702 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    146765288858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    402286456337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,951 miles (+7,494)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    406384814275
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass96,457 miles (+7,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,457 miles
    Test number
    776283890130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,889 miles (+9,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,889 miles
    Test number
    906136398331
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattry week
  11. Pass79,687 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    606237144856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,224 miles (+11,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    113264126248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has wear on inner edge.
  13. Pass61,545 miles (+8,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,545 miles
    Test number
    884592002059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,522 miles (+11,379)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    268000952088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,143 miles (+11,289)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,143 miles
    Test number
    538051845111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,854 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,854 miles
    Test number
    567473244154
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about C5 BMD

Does C5 BMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BMD is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BMD?
The MOT on C5 BMD is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BMD done?
C5 BMD was recorded at 136,735 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 9,027 miles a year.
Has C5 BMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BMD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 BMD 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 C5 BMD find?
C5 BMD passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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