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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

L5 HPLMOT history

L5 HPL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L5 HPL silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,183 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HPL was last recorded at 138,183 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,181 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,183 miles
  • 2025 – 134,552 miles
  • 2024 – 131,665 miles
  • 2023 – 130,718 miles
  • 2022 – 125,861 miles
  • 2021 – 119,628 miles
  • 2020 – 114,686 miles
  • 2019 – 107,614 miles
  • 2018 – 102,011 miles
  • 2017 – 95,350 miles
  • 2016 – 87,125 miles
  • 2015 – 80,428 miles
  • 2014 – 70,093 miles
  • 2013 – 63,221 miles
  • 2012 – 56,392 miles
  • 2011 – 50,816 miles
  • 2010 – 41,831 miles
  • 2009 – 34,075 miles
  • 2008 – 27,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,183 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under body/suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,183 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,183 miles
    Test number
    596782469620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components heavily corroded

  2. Fail138,181 miles (+3,629)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,181 miles
    Test number
    212513612496
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components heavily corroded

  3. Pass134,552 miles (+2,887)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    989317156232
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,665 miles (+947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,665 miles
    Test number
    216259590434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded

  5. Pass130,718 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,718 miles
    Test number
    209157384791
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  6. Fail130,718 miles (+4,857)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,718 miles
    Test number
    836941681626
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  7. Pass125,861 miles (+6,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,861 miles
    Test number
    638447511290
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,628 miles
    Test number
    914599575226
    • AdvisoryAll inner wheel rims corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension parts corroded

  9. Fail119,628 miles (+4,942)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,628 miles
    Test number
    125137348653
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll inner wheel rims corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension parts corroded

  10. Pass114,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,686 miles
    Test number
    949914900603
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear brakes binding when checked by hand

  11. Fail114,686 miles (+7,072)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,686 miles
    Test number
    496406278730
    • MajorFuel system component leaking diesel leaking from below gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear brakes binding when checked by hand

  12. Pass107,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    700923564578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail107,614 miles (+5,603)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    607854185761
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding when turned by hand

  14. Pass102,011 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    175491414765
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  15. Fail101,938 miles (+6,588)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,938 miles
    Test number
    627953699684
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  16. Pass95,350 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    967288293756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,125 miles
    Test number
    958791866434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail87,124 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,124 miles
    Test number
    662540261666
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail87,124 miles (+6,696)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,124 miles
    Test number
    238477092194
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass80,428 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,428 miles
    Test number
    758139845097
    • NoteEngine noisy

  21. Fail80,418 miles (+10,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    488578845078
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass70,093 miles (+6,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    598679544090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass63,221 miles (+6,829)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,221 miles
    Test number
    316481063185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,392 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    489775172129
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass56,392 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    636775172183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,816 miles (+8,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    489569271106
    • 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)

  27. Pass41,831 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    941248260138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,075 miles (+6,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    174889539295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass27,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,335 miles
    Test number
    420021168211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 HPL

Does L5 HPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HPL is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HPL?
The MOT on L5 HPL is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HPL done?
L5 HPL was recorded at 138,183 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,386 miles a year.
Has L5 HPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HPL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 HPL 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 L5 HPL find?
L5 HPL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; all rear suspension components heavily corroded.

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