
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass136,735 miles (+7,840)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 136,735 miles
- Test number
- 241560782012
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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))
Pass111,702 miles (+7,751)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 111,702 miles
- Test number
- 146765288858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,951 miles
- Test number
- 402286456337
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass96,457 miles (+7,568)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 96,457 miles
- Test number
- 776283890130
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass79,687 miles (+6,463)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 79,687 miles
- Test number
- 606237144856
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Pass61,545 miles (+8,023)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 61,545 miles
- Test number
- 884592002059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,522 miles (+11,379)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 53,522 miles
- Test number
- 268000952088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,143 miles (+11,289)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 42,143 miles
- Test number
- 538051845111
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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