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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LR05 KFZMOT history

LR05 KFZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 3 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LR05 KFZ silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,507 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KFZ
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
3 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KFZ was last recorded at 185,507 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 8,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,196 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,311 miles
Average per year
7,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,507 miles
  • 2025 – 177,196 miles
  • 2024 – 171,040 miles
  • 2023 – 166,007 miles
  • 2022 – 159,895 miles
  • 2021 – 153,131 miles
  • 2020 – 147,384 miles
  • 2019 – 140,211 miles
  • 2018 – 129,885 miles
  • 2017 – 122,771 miles
  • 2016 – 113,938 miles
  • 2015 – 100,949 miles
  • 2014 – 90,055 miles
  • 2013 – 80,135 miles
  • 2011 – 70,253 miles
  • 2010 – 65,399 miles
  • 2009 – 59,958 miles
  • 2008 – 47,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,507 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,507 miles (+8,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,507 miles
    Test number
    494240779956
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass177,196 miles (+6,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    177,196 miles
    Test number
    890378072767
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass171,040 miles (+5,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,040 miles
    Test number
    543233113948
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  4. Pass166,007 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,007 miles
    Test number
    578293440918
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,002 miles (+6,107)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,002 miles
    Test number
    363746729528
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,895 miles (+6,764)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    159,895 miles
    Test number
    138382481147
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass153,131 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    153,131 miles
    Test number
    429176482720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail153,127 miles (+5,743)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,127 miles
    Test number
    401562997791
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass147,384 miles (+7,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    147,384 miles
    Test number
    650568104388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,211 miles (+10,326)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    140,211 miles
    Test number
    528961739633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass129,885 miles (+7,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,885 miles
    Test number
    224607977765
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass122,771 miles (+8,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,771 miles
    Test number
    404280586494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass113,938 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    187854907337
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail113,938 miles (+12,989)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    520533414670
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass100,949 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,949 miles
    Test number
    228250275175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail100,866 miles (+10,811)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,866 miles
    Test number
    218749265109
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,055 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,055 miles
    Test number
    169331084171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,849 miles (+9,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    446732774178
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass80,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    377600983179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,135 miles (+9,882)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    466460483126
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  21. Fail70,253 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,253 miles
    Test number
    306832761345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass70,253 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,253 miles
    Test number
    827212961301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,399 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    143669540354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass65,399 miles (+5,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    162529440382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass59,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,958 miles
    Test number
    480915869323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,958 miles (+6,289)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,958 miles
    Test number
    703024469324
    • DangerousFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass53,669 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,669 miles
    Test number
    183977509407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,257 miles
    Test number
    643965318021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KFZ

Does LR05 KFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KFZ is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KFZ?
The MOT on LR05 KFZ is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 KFZ done?
LR05 KFZ was recorded at 185,507 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,583 miles a year.
Has LR05 KFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KFZ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 KFZ 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 KFZ find?
LR05 KFZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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