Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 3,996 cc
H5 JDSMOT history
H5 JDS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,118 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 86,118 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H5 JDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H5 JDS was last recorded at 86,118 miles on 7 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,117 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,118 miles
- 2025 – 85,203 miles
- 2024 – 82,817 miles
- 2023 – 79,604 miles
- 2022 – 75,548 miles
- 2021 – 71,269 miles
- 2020 – 68,199 miles
- 2019 – 65,762 miles
- 2018 – 61,434 miles
- 2017 – 57,375 miles
- 2016 – 54,684 miles
- 2015 – 50,903 miles
- 2014 – 47,824 miles
- 2013 – 44,236 miles
- 2012 – 39,418 miles
- 2011 – 31,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,118 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides are corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,118 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 86,118 miles
- Test number
- 658517727051
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,117 miles (+914)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,117 miles
- Test number
- 842653708263
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,203 miles (+2,386)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 85,203 miles
- Test number
- 135769517352
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks are corroded on the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,817 miles (+3,213)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 82,817 miles
- Test number
- 588872112219
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,604 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 79,604 miles
- Test number
- 812830265382
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail79,583 miles (+4,035)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,583 miles
- Test number
- 727336736873
- MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass75,548 miles (+4,279)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 75,548 miles
- Test number
- 848145834689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,269 miles (+3,070)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 71,269 miles
- Test number
- 622376121268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass68,199 miles (+2,437)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 68,199 miles
- Test number
- 431336599863
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,762 miles (+4,328)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 65,762 miles
- Test number
- 396389092674
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule union (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule union (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,434 miles (+4,059)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 61,434 miles
- Test number
- 111896119650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have started to perish/crack
Pass57,375 miles (+2,691)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 57,375 miles
- Test number
- 546775606110
- AdvisoryFront Both front windscreen wipers are smearing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,684 miles (+3,781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 54,684 miles
- Test number
- 274021470135
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber misting oil
Pass50,903 miles (+3,079)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 50,903 miles
- Test number
- 197970935413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,824 miles (+3,588)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 47,824 miles
- Test number
- 109159344473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,236 miles (+4,818)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 44,236 miles
- Test number
- 836147853085
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,418 miles (+7,704)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 39,418 miles
- Test number
- 318161612092
- NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass31,714 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,714 miles
- Test number
- 838878461047
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted around outer edge.
- NoteRear wiper blade split.
Questions about H5 JDS
- Does H5 JDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H5 JDS is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H5 JDS?
- The MOT on H5 JDS is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H5 JDS done?
- H5 JDS was recorded at 86,118 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
- Has H5 JDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H5 JDS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on H5 JDS 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 H5 JDS find?
- H5 JDS passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides are corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.
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