
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc
LR05 TFKMOT history
LR05 TFK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 137,362 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 TFK
- 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
- 25 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 TFK was last recorded at 137,362 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 13,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 123,999 miles · 6 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 13,363 miles
- Average per year
- 7,157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 137,362 miles
- 2022 – 123,999 miles
- 2021 – 113,967 miles
- 2020 – 110,903 miles
- 2019 – 106,065 miles
- 2018 – 97,344 miles
- 2017 – 93,853 miles
- 2016 – 91,436 miles
- 2015 – 88,792 miles
- 2014 – 83,242 miles
- 2013 – 75,745 miles
- 2012 – 63,685 miles
- 2011 – 55,578 miles
- 2010 – 49,416 miles
- 2009 – 36,526 miles
- 2008 – 28,182 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,362 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 137,362 miles
- Test number
- 905489191354
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,362 miles (+13,363)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,362 miles
- Test number
- 262199049031
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,999 miles (+10,032)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 123,999 miles
- Test number
- 976286263854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,967 miles (+3,064)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 113,967 miles
- Test number
- 951615383823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,903 miles (+4,838)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 110,903 miles
- Test number
- 700268368547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,065 miles (+8,721)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 106,065 miles
- Test number
- 722683338299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,344 miles (+50)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 97,344 miles
- Test number
- 736147545776
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail97,294 miles (+3,441)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,294 miles
- Test number
- 391786268426
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass93,853 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 93,853 miles
- Test number
- 973032386317
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail93,853 miles (+2,417)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,853 miles
- Test number
- 607752334524
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass91,436 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 91,436 miles
- Test number
- 516329382098
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail91,436 miles (+2,644)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,436 miles
- Test number
- 474019661903
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass88,792 miles (+29)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 88,792 miles
- Test number
- 776106745173
- NoteN/s o/s front side lights deteriorated
Fail88,763 miles (+5,521)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,763 miles
- Test number
- 346771245179
- FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteN/s o/s front side lights deteriorated
Pass83,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 83,242 miles
- Test number
- 319821154125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,242 miles (+7,497)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,242 miles
- Test number
- 236471654152
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass75,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 75,745 miles
- Test number
- 558494453184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,745 miles (+12,060)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,745 miles
- Test number
- 678964353160
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass63,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 63,685 miles
- Test number
- 947972642127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,685 miles (+8,107)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,685 miles
- Test number
- 929092242128
- 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)
Pass55,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,578 miles
- Test number
- 376057641115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,578 miles (+6,162)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,578 miles
- Test number
- 568537541152
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail49,416 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,416 miles
- Test number
- 240345460466
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Note2.0 LITRES OF 10W40 OIL ADDED.
Pass49,416 miles (+12,890)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 49,416 miles
- Test number
- 624215960186
- Note2.0 LITRES OF 10W40 OIL ADDED.
Pass36,526 miles (+8,344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 36,526 miles
- Test number
- 424461119101
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 28,182 miles
- Test number
- 322272448156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 TFK
- Does LR05 TFK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 TFK expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 TFK?
- The MOT on LR05 TFK expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 TFK done?
- LR05 TFK was recorded at 137,362 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 7,157 miles a year.
- Has LR05 TFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 TFK has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR05 TFK 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 TFK find?
- LR05 TFK passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts; oil leak, but not excessive.
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