Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc
LR05 KDUMOT history
LR05 KDU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,016 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 105,016 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,103 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 KDU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 KDU was last recorded at 105,016 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 105,010 miles · 19 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 5,103 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 105,016 miles
- 2023 – 105,010 miles
- 2022 – 102,582 miles
- 2021 – 97,715 miles
- 2020 – 93,553 miles
- 2019 – 91,217 miles
- 2018 – 87,382 miles
- 2017 – 80,658 miles
- 2016 – 77,368 miles
- 2015 – 72,716 miles
- 2014 – 71,627 miles
- 2013 – 55,225 miles
- 2012 – 42,961 miles
- 2011 – 36,278 miles
- 2010 – 32,855 miles
- 2009 – 28,064 miles
- 2008 – 22,048 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,016 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,016 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 105,016 miles
- Test number
- 974654741814
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 105,010 miles
- Test number
- 997523929508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,010 miles (+2,428)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,010 miles
- Test number
- 132531931550
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass102,582 miles (+4,867)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 102,582 miles
- Test number
- 984588822501
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,715 miles (+63)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 97,715 miles
- Test number
- 726619667297
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake pedal has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail97,652 miles (+4,099)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,652 miles
- Test number
- 275327774963
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Approx. 2mm and worn badly on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake pedal has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,553 miles (+2,336)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 93,553 miles
- Test number
- 250847001274
- MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,217 miles (+3,835)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 91,217 miles
- Test number
- 296842603459
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder cover trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass87,382 miles (+6,724)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 87,382 miles
- Test number
- 159457031555
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both side front and rears (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryUnder cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side
Pass80,658 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 80,658 miles
- Test number
- 413491854821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail80,658 miles (+3,290)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,658 miles
- Test number
- 307981573119
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass77,368 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,368 miles
- Test number
- 793421210351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail77,368 miles (+4,652)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,368 miles
- Test number
- 205194472060
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass72,716 miles (+1,089)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 72,716 miles
- Test number
- 188812115296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,627 miles (+16,402)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 71,627 miles
- Test number
- 767835964290
- NoteRear matal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion
Pass55,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 55,225 miles
- Test number
- 405335843216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,225 miles (+12,264)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,225 miles
- Test number
- 126445543295
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass42,961 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,961 miles
- Test number
- 918433262257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,959 miles (+6,681)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,959 miles
- Test number
- 735477452240
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,278 miles (+3,423)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,278 miles
- Test number
- 749749981176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,855 miles (+4,791)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 32,855 miles
- Test number
- 542098010285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,064 miles (+6,016)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 28,064 miles
- Test number
- 351463229241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,048 miles (+176)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 22,048 miles
- Test number
- 693751828256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,872 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,872 miles
- Test number
- 254679198104
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about LR05 KDU
- Does LR05 KDU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 KDU expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 KDU?
- The MOT on LR05 KDU expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 KDU done?
- LR05 KDU was recorded at 105,016 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 5,103 miles a year.
- Has LR05 KDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 KDU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR05 KDU 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 KDU find?
- LR05 KDU passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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