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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LR05 XZBMOT history

LR05 XZB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LR05 XZB silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
168,519 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 XZB
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
25 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 XZB was last recorded at 168,519 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 4,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,855 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,664 miles
Average per year
8,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,519 miles
  • 2023 – 163,855 miles
  • 2022 – 156,372 miles
  • 2021 – 141,801 miles
  • 2020 – 133,762 miles
  • 2018 – 114,486 miles
  • 2017 – 105,088 miles
  • 2016 – 98,574 miles
  • 2015 – 93,171 miles
  • 2014 – 75,890 miles
  • 2013 – 67,853 miles
  • 2012 – 58,229 miles
  • 2010 – 50,631 miles
  • 2009 – 45,010 miles
  • 2008 – 30,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,519 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,519 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,519 miles
    Test number
    940234619408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,855 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,855 miles
    Test number
    749361568225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,372 miles (+14,571)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,372 miles
    Test number
    614823015640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,801 miles (+8,039)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,801 miles
    Test number
    948848983304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,762 miles (+19,276)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,762 miles
    Test number
    775656634557
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass114,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,486 miles
    Test number
    370669572391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,476 miles (+9,388)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,476 miles
    Test number
    352272105852
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass105,088 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    761321340605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail105,056 miles (+6,482)1 dangerous8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    688853963336
    • DangerousInjector leaking emissions into cabin
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSeat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing signs of being eaten (5.2.2a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake pipe insecure (runs across axle)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre measuring 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre measuring 3.0mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass98,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,574 miles
    Test number
    472006474936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,574 miles (+5,403)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,574 miles
    Test number
    992664931058
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  12. Pass93,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,171 miles
    Test number
    381735604902
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail93,171 miles (+4,914)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,171 miles
    Test number
    142262326206
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass88,257 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,257 miles
    Test number
    658254635130
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak on o/s/f inner driveshaft seal.

  15. Fail88,255 miles (+12,365)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,255 miles
    Test number
    557673135169
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass missing.
    • NoteOil leak on o/s/f inner driveshaft seal.

  16. Pass75,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,890 miles
    Test number
    878789564091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,890 miles (+8,037)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,890 miles
    Test number
    875159564097
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass67,853 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    967778323145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,841 miles (+9,612)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    667112923166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,229 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    259472852002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,222 miles (+7,591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    475166542088
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass50,631 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,631 miles
    Test number
    802674780273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,010 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,010 miles
    Test number
    342002069428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,536 miles (+9,806)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    751991379078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,730 miles
    Test number
    492787268007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 XZB

Does LR05 XZB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 XZB expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 XZB?
The MOT on LR05 XZB expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 XZB done?
LR05 XZB was recorded at 168,519 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 8,269 miles a year.
Has LR05 XZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 XZB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LR05 XZB 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 XZB find?
LR05 XZB passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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