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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LR05 VTCMOT history

LR05 VTC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 17 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

LR05 VTC silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
127,004 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VTC was last recorded at 127,004 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,751 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
5,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,004 miles
  • 2022 – 126,751 miles
  • 2021 – 126,103 miles
  • 2020 – 125,153 miles
  • 2019 – 123,770 miles
  • 2018 – 120,324 miles
  • 2017 – 112,872 miles
  • 2016 – 103,929 miles
  • 2015 – 94,934 miles
  • 2014 – 82,734 miles
  • 2013 – 71,338 miles
  • 2012 – 61,380 miles
  • 2011 – 53,142 miles
  • 2010 – 47,305 miles
  • 2009 – 41,434 miles
  • 2008 – 35,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,004 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryHeavy underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damagedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Underside corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front and rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front Flexi pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded corrosion on both rear springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,004 miles (+253)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,004 miles
    Test number
    415903798220
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  2. Pass126,751 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,751 miles
    Test number
    437706883242
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front Flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded corrosion on both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion especially to front and rear subframes
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  3. Fail126,750 miles (+647)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,750 miles
    Test number
    492794241079
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front Flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded corrosion on both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion especially to front and rear subframes
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  4. Pass126,103 miles (+950)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,103 miles
    Test number
    213238910658
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated retaining device corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  5. Pass125,153 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,153 miles
    Test number
    162444488199
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  6. Fail125,152 miles (+1,382)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,152 miles
    Test number
    564802849556
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  7. Pass123,770 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,770 miles
    Test number
    262232896484
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail123,770 miles (+3,446)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,770 miles
    Test number
    776214957938
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass120,324 miles (+7,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,324 miles
    Test number
    457869818732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

  10. Pass112,872 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,872 miles
    Test number
    132746861635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/pads low
    • AdvisoryFront tyre treads low

  11. Fail112,871 miles (+8,942)11 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,871 miles
    Test number
    699220755043
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/pads low
    • AdvisoryFront tyre treads low

  12. Pass103,929 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,929 miles
    Test number
    941799707373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,916 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,916 miles
    Test number
    496973487975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,934 miles (+12,200)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,934 miles
    Test number
    925109625074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    525360534016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail82,734 miles (+11,396)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    946989024065
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass71,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,338 miles
    Test number
    409025223098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,338 miles (+9,958)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,338 miles
    Test number
    135835923090
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass61,380 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    868632932009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s tail light cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

  20. Fail61,380 miles (+8,238)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    925917522071
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s tail light cracked
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

  21. Pass53,142 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,142 miles
    Test number
    769828171131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail53,123 miles (+5,818)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,123 miles
    Test number
    697171671193
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,305 miles
    Test number
    490319460143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,305 miles (+5,871)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,305 miles
    Test number
    784157560151
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,434 miles
    Test number
    280996569459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,434 miles (+6,357)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,434 miles
    Test number
    882606069117
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass35,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,077 miles
    Test number
    251183318475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VTC

Does LR05 VTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VTC expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VTC?
The MOT on LR05 VTC expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VTC done?
LR05 VTC was recorded at 127,004 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 5,905 miles a year.
Has LR05 VTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VTC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 VTC 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 VTC find?
LR05 VTC passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts, and 9 more.

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