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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LR05 TKDMOT history

LR05 TKD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

LR05 TKD black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
129,180 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TKD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TKD was last recorded at 129,180 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 3,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2009: 49,951 miles, lower than 50,857 miles on 16 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,951 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,229 miles
Average per year
6,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,180 miles
  • 2023 – 125,951 miles
  • 2022 – 122,961 miles
  • 2021 – 119,021 miles
  • 2020 – 117,000 miles
  • 2019 – 113,011 miles
  • 2018 – 111,991 miles
  • 2017 – 108,655 miles
  • 2016 – 102,191 miles
  • 2015 – 98,276 miles
  • 2014 – 87,812 miles
  • 2013 – 77,224 miles
  • 2012 – 72,407 miles
  • 2011 – 68,312 miles
  • 2010 – 61,289 miles
  • 2009 – 49,951 miles
  • 2008 – 33,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,180 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,180 miles (+3,229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,180 miles
    Test number
    161481195633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,951 miles (+2,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    741759979905
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass122,961 miles (+3,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,961 miles
    Test number
    969094325421
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,021 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,021 miles
    Test number
    900247315973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    611231782148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,000 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    815400803500
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,000 miles (+3,989)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    602567300928
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,011 miles (+1,020)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,011 miles
    Test number
    480729368421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front inner steering rods

  9. Pass111,991 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,991 miles
    Test number
    769081707373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,983 miles (+3,328)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,983 miles
    Test number
    505655200000
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,655 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    618095868467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail108,647 miles (+6,456)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,647 miles
    Test number
    842961550721
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass102,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,191 miles
    Test number
    808792439206
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded cross axle pipe showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail102,191 miles (+3,915)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,191 miles
    Test number
    708935347008
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure gaiter split at the end by clip (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded cross axle pipe showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass98,276 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,276 miles
    Test number
    175175775124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail98,276 miles (+10,464)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,276 miles
    Test number
    206015375490
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass87,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    138965774101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail87,812 miles (+10,588)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    397561674161
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass77,224 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    335516983151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    295482192420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,407 miles (+4,095)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    349842092179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass68,312 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    479819311315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,289 miles (+11,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,289 miles
    Test number
    860769810342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,951 miles (-906)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,951 miles
    Test number
    344521629310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,857 miles (+6,692)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    573620029390
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass44,165 miles (+10,988)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,165 miles
    Test number
    194920099061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    142744698430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 TKD

Does LR05 TKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 TKD expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TKD?
The MOT on LR05 TKD expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 TKD done?
LR05 TKD was recorded at 129,180 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 6,015 miles a year.
Has LR05 TKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TKD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LR05 TKD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 TKD find?
LR05 TKD passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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