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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

LB55 BNEMOT history

LB55 BNE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,992 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BNE was last recorded at 104,992 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 16,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,305 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,687 miles
Average per year
5,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,992 miles
  • 2025 – 88,305 miles
  • 2024 – 79,466 miles
  • 2023 – 72,108 miles
  • 2022 – 69,692 miles
  • 2021 – 62,870 miles
  • 2019 – 60,154 miles
  • 2017 – 54,971 miles
  • 2016 – 47,973 miles
  • 2015 – 42,603 miles
  • 2014 – 37,532 miles
  • 2013 – 31,975 miles
  • 2012 – 24,506 miles
  • 2011 – 20,450 miles
  • 2010 – 16,897 miles
  • 2009 – 10,258 miles
  • 2008 – 8,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,992 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both nsr + osr corroded (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,992 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,992 miles
    Test number
    467147462072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both nsr + osr corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail104,992 miles (+16,687)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,992 miles
    Test number
    404778838861
    • MajorExhaust system insecure both rear clamps fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both nsr + osr corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass88,305 miles (+8,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    539196182916
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,466 miles
    Test number
    657151709656
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail79,466 miles (+7,358)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,466 miles
    Test number
    892118472613
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass72,108 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,108 miles
    Test number
    189274019351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    690243376754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail69,692 miles (+6,822)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    621957516675
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass62,870 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    517892834456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail62,869 miles (+2,715)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    755994609671
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass60,154 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    857047950180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,091 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,091 miles
    Test number
    944203967406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,971 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    408406258166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,973 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    210848930740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,603 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,603 miles
    Test number
    304246596261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail42,603 miles (+5,071)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,603 miles
    Test number
    273006946520
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass37,532 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,532 miles
    Test number
    269529734375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,975 miles (+7,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    839128213377
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass24,506 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,506 miles
    Test number
    816075922358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,450 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    20,450 miles
    Test number
    366289521363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,897 miles
    Test number
    870136620379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,897 miles (+6,639)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,897 miles
    Test number
    914266520326
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  23. Pass10,258 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    10,258 miles
    Test number
    881950239386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    8,139 miles
    Test number
    514926438390
    • NoteN/s dipped beam aim on 2.75% minimum limit

Questions about LB55 BNE

Does LB55 BNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BNE is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BNE?
The MOT on LB55 BNE is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 BNE done?
LB55 BNE was recorded at 104,992 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 5,532 miles a year.
Has LB55 BNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BNE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 BNE 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 LB55 BNE find?
LB55 BNE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front headlamp damaged; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 5 more.

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