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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LR05 TEYMOT history

LR05 TEY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 169,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LR05 TEY silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
169,538 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TEY
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 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 TEY was last recorded at 169,538 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 7,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,128 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,410 miles
Average per year
7,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,538 miles
  • 2025 – 162,128 miles
  • 2024 – 157,069 miles
  • 2023 – 148,878 miles
  • 2022 – 140,967 miles
  • 2021 – 136,098 miles
  • 2020 – 134,767 miles
  • 2019 – 133,474 miles
  • 2018 – 130,973 miles
  • 2017 – 122,073 miles
  • 2016 – 111,902 miles
  • 2015 – 102,721 miles
  • 2014 – 89,299 miles
  • 2013 – 81,067 miles
  • 2012 – 75,138 miles
  • 2011 – 63,488 miles
  • 2010 – 52,220 miles
  • 2009 – 39,118 miles
  • 2008 – 27,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,538 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  • AdvisoryNearside rear metal brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryRear diff leaking slightly
  • AdvisoryRear outer pads wearing thin
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail169,538 miles (+7,410)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,538 miles
    Test number
    858680723560
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryRear outer pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  2. Pass162,128 miles (+25)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,128 miles
    Test number
    283918869798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge as well (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot lid corroding

  3. Fail162,103 miles (+5,034)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,103 miles
    Test number
    917342695145
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge as well (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot lid corroding

  4. Pass157,069 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,069 miles
    Test number
    136205558362
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail157,069 miles (+8,191)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,069 miles
    Test number
    521473554329
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass148,878 miles (+373)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,878 miles
    Test number
    902870598572
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wingmirror glass defective (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle engine cover and under tray/cover fitted Sill covered with plastic

  7. Fail148,505 miles (+7,538)3 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,505 miles
    Test number
    465879341199
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Front brake pads insecure (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Foggy/dirty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Foggy/dirty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wingmirror glass defective (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle engine cover and under tray/cover fitted Sill covered with plastic

  8. Pass140,967 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,967 miles
    Test number
    394928489570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail140,944 miles (+4,846)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,944 miles
    Test number
    828976024143
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass136,098 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,098 miles
    Test number
    838221272173
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail136,098 miles (+1,331)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,098 miles
    Test number
    425370800344
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass134,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,767 miles
    Test number
    561168924334
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail134,767 miles (+1,293)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,767 miles
    Test number
    562564972167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass133,474 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,474 miles
    Test number
    311864340505
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail133,467 miles (+2,494)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,467 miles
    Test number
    264830218505
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass130,973 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,973 miles
    Test number
    149093779496
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail130,973 miles (+8,900)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,973 miles
    Test number
    322674806617
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass122,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    151939925756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail122,073 miles (+10,171)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    244509043171
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass111,902 miles (+9,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,902 miles
    Test number
    969218086708
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corosion general needs treatment

  21. Pass102,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    597603765077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail102,721 miles (+13,422)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    918553765041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass89,299 miles (+8,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    207134164071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass81,067 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,067 miles
    Test number
    458331173032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre stop light inoperative

  25. Fail81,067 miles (+5,929)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,067 miles
    Test number
    989821573040
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre stop light inoperative

  26. Pass75,138 miles (+11,650)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    129393072019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    446838861033
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail63,488 miles (+11,268)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    499918961026
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass52,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,220 miles
    Test number
    131199690481
    • NoteNear side windscreen washer jet partially blocked

  30. Fail52,219 miles (+13,101)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,219 miles
    Test number
    582719990073
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side windscreen washer jet partially blocked

  31. Pass39,118 miles (+11,753)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,118 miles
    Test number
    581489079072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  32. Pass27,365 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    594292108198
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR05 TEY

Does LR05 TEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 TEY expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TEY?
The MOT on LR05 TEY expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 TEY done?
LR05 TEY was recorded at 169,538 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,756 miles a year.
Has LR05 TEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TEY has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 TEY 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 TEY find?
LR05 TEY failed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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