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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LB05 AZPMOT history

LB05 AZP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,453 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 AZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 AZP was last recorded at 124,453 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,453 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,453 miles
  • 2024 – 115,029 miles
  • 2023 – 107,391 miles
  • 2022 – 103,750 miles
  • 2021 – 98,211 miles
  • 2020 – 94,665 miles
  • 2019 – 87,292 miles
  • 2018 – 79,633 miles
  • 2017 – 71,824 miles
  • 2016 – 68,447 miles
  • 2015 – 64,208 miles
  • 2014 – 59,695 miles
  • 2013 – 55,906 miles
  • 2011 – 50,037 miles
  • 2010 – 45,899 miles
  • 2009 – 40,958 miles
  • 2008 – 35,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,453 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,453 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,453 miles
    Test number
    892831282597
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail124,453 miles (+9,424)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,453 miles
    Test number
    693668734488
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass115,029 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,029 miles
    Test number
    980150264630
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail115,029 miles (+7,638)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,029 miles
    Test number
    484274881343
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass107,391 miles (+3,641)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    811558963352
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
  6. Pass103,750 miles (+5,539)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    737822496606
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,211 miles (+3,546)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,211 miles
    Test number
    787884512383
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass94,665 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,665 miles
    Test number
    118851553298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail94,662 miles (+7,370)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    288737051373
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,292 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    87,292 miles
    Test number
    436700326672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail87,288 miles (+7,655)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,288 miles
    Test number
    738299885092
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass79,633 miles (+7,809)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,633 miles
    Test number
    427479927258
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls
  13. Pass71,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    391981991963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,822 miles (+3,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    722209589594
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass68,447 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    171854181055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,208 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,208 miles
    Test number
    866675055189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,695 miles (+3,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,695 miles
    Test number
    879195454154
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass55,906 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,906 miles
    Test number
    235651453468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,037 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,037 miles
    Test number
    696557291211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,899 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,899 miles
    Test number
    364268470484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,958 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,958 miles
    Test number
    682918379281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,261 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,261 miles
    Test number
    204831578215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,421 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,421 miles
    Test number
    592237358150
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB05 AZP

Does LB05 AZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 AZP expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 AZP?
The MOT on LB05 AZP expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 AZP done?
LB05 AZP was recorded at 124,453 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 5,305 miles a year.
Has LB05 AZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 AZP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 AZP 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 LB05 AZP find?
LB05 AZP passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; oil leak, but not excessive; rear lower coil spring worn both side.

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