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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LR05 VVBMOT history

LR05 VVB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

LR05 VVB silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
138,136 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VVB
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
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VVB was last recorded at 138,136 miles on 4 May 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,135 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,136 miles
  • 2022 – 133,818 miles
  • 2020 – 126,548 miles
  • 2019 – 117,006 miles
  • 2018 – 106,539 miles
  • 2017 – 98,512 miles
  • 2016 – 89,690 miles
  • 2015 – 81,036 miles
  • 2014 – 72,486 miles
  • 2013 – 63,982 miles
  • 2012 – 56,914 miles
  • 2011 – 48,591 miles
  • 2010 – 39,392 miles
  • 2009 – 31,257 miles
  • 2008 – 23,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,136 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,136 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,136 miles
    Test number
    893054767184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,135 miles (+4,317)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,135 miles
    Test number
    634329129654
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,818 miles (+7,270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,818 miles
    Test number
    853554989354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,548 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,548 miles
    Test number
    538920284832
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,544 miles (+9,538)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,544 miles
    Test number
    508350869297
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,006 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,006 miles
    Test number
    720436263146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,005 miles (+10,466)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,005 miles
    Test number
    970416075438
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,539 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    394118511032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail106,537 miles (+8,025)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,537 miles
    Test number
    466692740914
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass98,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,512 miles
    Test number
    155988628426
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail98,512 miles (+8,822)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,512 miles
    Test number
    167990167639
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass89,690 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,690 miles
    Test number
    846530041199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,628 miles (+8,592)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    950341518167
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass81,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,036 miles
    Test number
    229489215471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,036 miles (+8,550)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,036 miles
    Test number
    976704615139
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass72,486 miles (+8,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    137945404128
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,982 miles (+7,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,982 miles
    Test number
    176939893496
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass56,914 miles (+8,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,914 miles
    Test number
    517331712152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass48,591 miles (+9,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    157334891489
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail39,392 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,392 miles
    Test number
    151989590496
    • Repaired at testOuter Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass39,392 miles (+8,135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,392 miles
    Test number
    583729990019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,257 miles (+8,178)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,257 miles
    Test number
    340844709197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,079 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,079 miles
    Test number
    632822498013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pump noisey

Questions about LR05 VVB

Does LR05 VVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 VVB expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VVB?
The MOT on LR05 VVB expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 VVB done?
LR05 VVB was recorded at 138,136 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 7,626 miles a year.
Has LR05 VVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VVB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 VVB 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 VVB find?
LR05 VVB passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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