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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LR05 THUMOT history

LR05 THU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2022.

LR05 THU silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2023
Mileage
177,404 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 THU
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 27 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 THU was last recorded at 177,404 miles on 26 Jul 2022, 8,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,018 miles · 22 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,386 miles
Average per year
8,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,404 miles
  • 2021 – 169,018 miles
  • 2020 – 160,300 miles
  • 2019 – 151,588 miles
  • 2018 – 141,960 miles
  • 2017 – 133,864 miles
  • 2016 – 123,422 miles
  • 2015 – 117,238 miles
  • 2014 – 108,792 miles
  • 2013 – 102,252 miles
  • 2012 – 97,276 miles
  • 2010 – 87,266 miles
  • 2009 – 76,529 miles
  • 2008 – 61,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,404 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,404 miles (+8,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    177,404 miles
    Test number
    510452106437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass169,018 miles (+8,718)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    169,018 miles
    Test number
    627139441872
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass160,300 miles (+8,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,300 miles
    Test number
    557449723079
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass151,588 miles (+9,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,588 miles
    Test number
    572677713984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass141,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,960 miles
    Test number
    918886449841
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  6. Fail141,960 miles (+8,096)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,960 miles
    Test number
    625108636533
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  7. Pass133,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    487117520810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  8. Fail133,864 miles (+10,442)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    546291451456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass123,422 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,422 miles
    Test number
    333657205770
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Fail123,421 miles (+6,183)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,421 miles
    Test number
    402251508667
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass117,238 miles (+8,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,238 miles
    Test number
    786995625146
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  12. Pass108,792 miles (+292)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,792 miles
    Test number
    758558394060
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Fail108,500 miles (+6,248)1 failure3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,500 miles
    Test number
    447169474046
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note1.5 LITRES OIF 10W40 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM
  14. Pass102,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,252 miles
    Test number
    825289093059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,252 miles (+4,976)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,252 miles
    Test number
    377188993027
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass97,276 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,276 miles
    Test number
    406311412183
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFRONT DISCS ARE WORN SLIGHTLY
    • NoteNEEDS ALIGNMENT
  17. Fail97,276 miles (+10,010)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,276 miles
    Test number
    246250112414
    • FailureNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note2 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED
    • Note255/60VR17
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3.5mm.NEARSIDE FRONT IS 2.37mm AND OFFSIDE FRONT IS2.0mm ANDBALD ON INSIDE SHOULDER.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFRONT DISCS ARE WORN SLIGHTLY
    • NoteNEEDS ALIGNMENT
  18. Pass87,266 miles (+10,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,266 miles
    Test number
    941729980272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,529 miles (+15,269)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,529 miles
    Test number
    640522599273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    943634988244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 THU

Does LR05 THU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 THU expired on 27 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 THU?
The MOT on LR05 THU expired on 27 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 THU done?
LR05 THU was recorded at 177,404 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2022, an average of 8,422 miles a year.
Has LR05 THU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 THU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LR05 THU 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 THU find?
LR05 THU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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