
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Pass102,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 102,252 miles
- Test number
- 825289093059
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass87,266 miles (+10,737)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 87,266 miles
- Test number
- 941729980272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,529 miles (+15,269)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 76,529 miles
- Test number
- 640522599273
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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