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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LR05 VVGMOT history

LR05 VVG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 18 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 168,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LR05 VVG silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,012 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VVG
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
18 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VVG was last recorded at 168,012 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,012 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,012 miles
  • 2024 – 163,347 miles
  • 2023 – 154,426 miles
  • 2022 – 149,552 miles
  • 2021 – 144,014 miles
  • 2020 – 137,319 miles
  • 2019 – 130,862 miles
  • 2018 – 125,135 miles
  • 2017 – 120,063 miles
  • 2016 – 114,920 miles
  • 2015 – 107,075 miles
  • 2014 – 99,962 miles
  • 2013 – 92,719 miles
  • 2012 – 77,341 miles
  • 2011 – 65,415 miles
  • 2010 – 54,774 miles
  • 2009 – 46,765 miles
  • 2008 – 31,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,012 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,012 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,012 miles
    Test number
    302867522001
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,012 miles (+4,665)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,012 miles
    Test number
    299274422397
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,347 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,347 miles
    Test number
    802402802932
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,326 miles (+8,900)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,326 miles
    Test number
    499434149159
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,426 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,426 miles
    Test number
    931397460707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,346 miles (+4,794)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,346 miles
    Test number
    281697346862
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass149,552 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,552 miles
    Test number
    334961488974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,513 miles (+5,499)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,513 miles
    Test number
    158994430555
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass144,014 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,014 miles
    Test number
    497236379365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail143,977 miles (+6,658)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,977 miles
    Test number
    908670771106
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass137,319 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,319 miles
    Test number
    507891919429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,256 miles (+6,394)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,256 miles
    Test number
    668839325079
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  13. Pass130,862 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,862 miles
    Test number
    977568885881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail130,842 miles (+5,707)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,842 miles
    Test number
    551636967819
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass125,135 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,135 miles
    Test number
    344994894303
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBas/esp light on
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses poor.
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level slightly low.
    • AdvisoryNear side front fog lamp insecure.
    • AdvisoryNear side rear coil spring corroded.
    • AdvisoryOff side front upper power steering pipes insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear high level stop light not working.
    • AdvisorySmall chip to centre windscreen.

  16. Fail125,123 miles (+5,060)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    583897183770
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBas/esp light on
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses poor.
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level slightly low.
    • AdvisoryNear side front fog lamp insecure.
    • AdvisoryNear side rear coil spring corroded.
    • AdvisoryOff side front upper power steering pipes insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear high level stop light not working.
    • AdvisorySmall chip to centre windscreen.

  17. Pass120,063 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,063 miles
    Test number
    866665816541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  18. Fail120,002 miles (+5,082)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,002 miles
    Test number
    485130973279
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  19. Pass114,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,920 miles
    Test number
    841903847758
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail114,920 miles (+7,845)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,920 miles
    Test number
    883233737082
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail107,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,075 miles
    Test number
    265057265488
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass107,075 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,075 miles
    Test number
    679537265165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,962 miles (+7,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,962 miles
    Test number
    147821524101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass92,719 miles (+15,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,719 miles
    Test number
    536504633155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Pass77,341 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,341 miles
    Test number
    697469012145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,329 miles (+11,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    798438912133
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass65,415 miles (+10,641)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    886814421143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,774 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,774 miles
    Test number
    981818610123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,765 miles (+15,634)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,765 miles
    Test number
    471654339178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,131 miles
    Test number
    173093448119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail31,131 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,131 miles
    Test number
    862413448150
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR05 VVG

Does LR05 VVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VVG is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VVG?
The MOT on LR05 VVG is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VVG done?
LR05 VVG was recorded at 168,012 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,806 miles a year.
Has LR05 VVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VVG has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 VVG 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 VVG find?
LR05 VVG passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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