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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 5,439 cc

C5 RCVMOT history

C5 RCV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

C5 RCV black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
123,907 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 RCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 RCV was last recorded at 123,907 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2010: 95,326 miles, lower than 95,482 miles on 2 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,893 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,907 miles
  • 2025 – 123,893 miles
  • 2024 – 123,885 miles
  • 2023 – 123,876 miles
  • 2022 – 123,839 miles
  • 2021 – 123,799 miles
  • 2019 – 123,410 miles
  • 2018 – 122,581 miles
  • 2017 – 120,589 miles
  • 2016 – 118,991 miles
  • 2015 – 116,527 miles
  • 2014 – 111,900 miles
  • 2013 – 107,720 miles
  • 2011 – 100,879 miles
  • 2010 – 95,326 miles
  • 2009 – 88,953 miles
  • 2008 – 79,394 miles
  • 2007 – 68,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,907 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,907 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    123,907 miles
    Test number
    797921347256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,893 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,893 miles
    Test number
    970756485542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,885 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,885 miles
    Test number
    319503718791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,876 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,876 miles
    Test number
    597890144494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,839 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,839 miles
    Test number
    377946498052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,799 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,799 miles
    Test number
    625741999202
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,789 miles (+379)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,789 miles
    Test number
    511456674685
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bushes worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass123,410 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    833597352753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,581 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    736385260712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,589 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,589 miles
    Test number
    544639687558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryHand brake just passed test @ 20%

  11. Pass118,991 miles (+2,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,991 miles
    Test number
    147597876280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass116,527 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,527 miles
    Test number
    591804056299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,900 miles
    Test number
    638349144240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail111,896 miles (+4,176)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,896 miles
    Test number
    155849144201
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass107,720 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,720 miles
    Test number
    345165653299
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail107,720 miles (+24)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,720 miles
    Test number
    928075953240
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail107,696 miles (+36)11 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,696 miles
    Test number
    485046953174
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass107,660 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,660 miles
    Test number
    405016303190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,879 miles (+846)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,879 miles
    Test number
    156424241320
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteFront bumper damage (rapaired with tape)

  20. Fail100,033 miles (+4,707)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,033 miles
    Test number
    365903911337
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass95,326 miles (-156)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,326 miles
    Test number
    501125500326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail95,482 miles (+6,529)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    202735440290
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass88,953 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,953 miles
    Test number
    271913449363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail88,953 miles (+9,559)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,953 miles
    Test number
    432828039324
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass79,394 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,394 miles
    Test number
    573860648348
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail79,394 miles (+11,228)2 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,394 miles
    Test number
    633109838362
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass68,166 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    722058317373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about C5 RCV

Does C5 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 RCV is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 RCV?
The MOT on C5 RCV is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 RCV done?
C5 RCV was recorded at 123,907 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
Has C5 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 RCV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 RCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 RCV find?
C5 RCV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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