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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LR05 VRUMOT history

LR05 VRU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

LR05 VRU silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
146,411 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VRU
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
20 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 VRU was last recorded at 146,411 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 3,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,368 miles · 12 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,043 miles
Average per year
7,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,411 miles
  • 2022 – 143,368 miles
  • 2021 – 134,403 miles
  • 2020 – 127,167 miles
  • 2019 – 121,140 miles
  • 2018 – 115,071 miles
  • 2017 – 111,005 miles
  • 2016 – 105,020 miles
  • 2015 – 99,607 miles
  • 2014 – 91,318 miles
  • 2013 – 83,744 miles
  • 2012 – 77,766 miles
  • 2011 – 73,119 miles
  • 2010 – 65,553 miles
  • 2009 – 41,789 miles
  • 2008 – 26,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,411 miles
  • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel no leaks detectedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • High level stop light not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges advise replace

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged chaffing sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,411 miles (+3,043)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,411 miles
    Test number
    184050522926
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel no leaks detected

  2. Pass143,368 miles (+29)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,368 miles
    Test number
    941508005707
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged chaffing sump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel no leaks detected

  3. Fail143,339 miles (+8,936)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,339 miles
    Test number
    976007792863
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged chaffing sump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel no leaks detected

  4. Pass134,403 miles (+7,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,403 miles
    Test number
    178729829856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working

  5. Pass127,167 miles (+132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,167 miles
    Test number
    561899906559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryVarious led s fitted front and rear of vehicle in varying states of operation

  6. Fail127,035 miles (+5,895)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,035 miles
    Test number
    368846055775
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryVarious led s fitted front and rear of vehicle in varying states of operation

  7. Pass121,140 miles (+6,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,140 miles
    Test number
    500975296542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,071 miles (+4,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,071 miles
    Test number
    136532802738
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball joint has slight play in either steering arm or suspension arm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,005 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,005 miles
    Test number
    593932927371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,020 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    431154639600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,607 miles (+8,289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    473931224553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,318 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    496676954170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,744 miles (+5,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,744 miles
    Test number
    109786393417
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  14. Pass77,766 miles (+4,647)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,766 miles
    Test number
    949425402168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer sidewalls cracked, but not exposing any cords

  15. Pass73,119 miles (+7,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    427639591046
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass65,553 miles (+23,764)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    811866380050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,789 miles (+15,387)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,789 miles
    Test number
    644140089039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,402 miles
    Test number
    592853108184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VRU

Does LR05 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VRU expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VRU?
The MOT on LR05 VRU expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VRU done?
LR05 VRU was recorded at 146,411 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 7,775 miles a year.
Has LR05 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VRU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 VRU 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 VRU find?
LR05 VRU failed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half, and 10 more.

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