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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LR05 ECWMOT history

LR05 ECW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

LR05 ECW black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
142,577 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ECW was last recorded at 142,577 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,518 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
6,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,577 miles
  • 2021 – 139,096 miles
  • 2020 – 134,331 miles
  • 2019 – 125,148 miles
  • 2018 – 117,625 miles
  • 2017 – 109,007 miles
  • 2016 – 100,483 miles
  • 2015 – 94,665 miles
  • 2014 – 86,777 miles
  • 2013 – 80,667 miles
  • 2012 – 77,183 miles
  • 2011 – 69,854 miles
  • 2010 – 62,867 miles
  • 2009 – 53,165 miles
  • 2008 – 47,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,577 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front steering rack bush has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,577 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,577 miles
    Test number
    768206419009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,518 miles (+3,422)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,518 miles
    Test number
    195854956730
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass139,096 miles (+4,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,096 miles
    Test number
    287355594598
    • AdvisoryCentral rear stop light not working

  4. Pass134,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,331 miles
    Test number
    398245780499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,331 miles (+9,183)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,331 miles
    Test number
    619350517122
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust under try rattling

  6. Pass125,148 miles (+300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,148 miles
    Test number
    531417354298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,848 miles (+7,223)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,848 miles
    Test number
    663098958707
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,625 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,625 miles
    Test number
    207648578878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack bush has slight play

  9. Fail117,555 miles (+8,548)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,555 miles
    Test number
    976808585604
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack bush has slight play

  10. Pass109,007 miles (+8,524)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,007 miles
    Test number
    723222019103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,483 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,483 miles
    Test number
    176037090289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,665 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,665 miles
    Test number
    506139255110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,777 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    996410564101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,667 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    355078203201
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass80,667 miles (+3,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,667 miles
    Test number
    389918703291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass77,183 miles (+7,329)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    338790952279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass69,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    748081571247
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres worn down to wear indicators-nearing limits

  18. Fail69,854 miles (+6,987)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    397161171466
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres worn down to wear indicators-nearing limits

  19. Pass62,867 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    630562730169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake pipe to o/s rear lightly corroded
    • NoteO/s front and both rear tyres worn low/nearing limits
    • NoteSlight wear/play in n/s lower ball joint

  20. Fail62,867 miles (+9,702)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    371202530168
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake pipe to o/s rear lightly corroded
    • NoteO/s front and both rear tyres worn low/nearing limits
    • NoteSlight wear/play in n/s lower ball joint

  21. Pass53,165 miles (+6,066)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,165 miles
    Test number
    484678219184
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn low
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing low

  22. Pass47,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,099 miles
    Test number
    992355508187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ECW

Does LR05 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ECW expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ECW?
The MOT on LR05 ECW expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ECW done?
LR05 ECW was recorded at 142,577 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 6,917 miles a year.
Has LR05 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ECW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 ECW 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 LR05 ECW find?
LR05 ECW passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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