Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc
LR05 TFXMOT history
LR05 TFX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,289 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 146,289 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,847 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 TFX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 TFX was last recorded at 146,289 miles on 30 Sept 2023, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 146,261 miles · 22 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 7,847 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 146,289 miles
- 2022 – 140,863 miles
- 2021 – 134,896 miles
- 2020 – 126,773 miles
- 2019 – 121,547 miles
- 2018 – 111,007 miles
- 2017 – 108,748 miles
- 2016 – 102,042 miles
- 2015 – 94,713 miles
- 2014 – 85,635 miles
- 2013 – 72,481 miles
- 2012 – 64,291 miles
- 2011 – 53,008 miles
- 2010 – 41,624 miles
- 2009 – 35,106 miles
- 2008 – 25,400 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,289 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded around fuel tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides @ calliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides at maximum acceptable play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,289 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 146,289 miles
- Test number
- 523550843504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,261 miles (+5,398)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,261 miles
- Test number
- 714738847661
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,863 miles (+5,967)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 140,863 miles
- Test number
- 918115438189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,896 miles (+118)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 134,896 miles
- Test number
- 372961548762
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides @ calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides at maximum acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,778 miles (+8,005)2 dangerous5 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,778 miles
- Test number
- 376919736221
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp on dash - front pads close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides @ calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides at maximum acceptable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass126,773 miles (+395)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 126,773 miles
- Test number
- 103406247072
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail126,378 miles (+4,831)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,378 miles
- Test number
- 613277433538
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass121,547 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 121,547 miles
- Test number
- 431338072333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail121,547 miles (+10,540)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,547 miles
- Test number
- 529034266474
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,007 miles (+2,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 111,007 miles
- Test number
- 963276070408
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,748 miles (+6,706)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 108,748 miles
- Test number
- 651800490113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,042 miles (+7,329)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 102,042 miles
- Test number
- 248554310857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,713 miles (+9,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 94,713 miles
- Test number
- 994549255697
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,635 miles (+13,154)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 85,635 miles
- Test number
- 337896524292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteHighlevel stop lamp not working.
- NoteO/s rear tyre - tread to sidewall cracking.
Pass72,481 miles (+8,190)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 72,481 miles
- Test number
- 609994913224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,291 miles (+11,283)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 64,291 miles
- Test number
- 947068192198
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass53,008 miles (+11,384)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 53,008 miles
- Test number
- 256441381196
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCondensation in nearside headlamp not effecting beam pattern
- NoteFront brake discs worn to limits
- NoteRear brake discs worn to wear limits
Pass41,624 miles (+105)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 41,624 miles
- Test number
- 980409980153
- NoteSlight play NSF steering rack
Fail41,519 miles (+6,413)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,519 miles
- Test number
- 294957280480
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteSlight play NSF steering rack
Pass35,106 miles (+9,706)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 35,106 miles
- Test number
- 741338409285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,400 miles (+175)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 25,400 miles
- Test number
- 892884928161
- 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)
Fail25,225 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,225 miles
- Test number
- 231227118465
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Questions about LR05 TFX
- Does LR05 TFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 TFX expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 TFX?
- The MOT on LR05 TFX expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 TFX done?
- LR05 TFX was recorded at 146,289 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2023, an average of 7,847 miles a year.
- Has LR05 TFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 TFX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR05 TFX 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 TFX find?
- LR05 TFX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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