
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc
LR05 YAOMOT history
LR05 YAO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,748 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2022
- Mileage
- 190,748 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,787 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 YAO
- 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
- 27 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR05 YAO was last recorded at 190,748 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 5,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 184,763 miles · 22 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,985 miles
- Average per year
- 9,787 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 190,748 miles
- 2021 – 184,763 miles
- 2020 – 168,646 miles
- 2019 – 148,200 miles
- 2018 – 126,891 miles
- 2016 – 104,298 miles
- 2015 – 89,315 miles
- 2014 – 83,807 miles
- 2013 – 73,987 miles
- 2012 – 65,674 miles
- 2011 – 60,934 miles
- 2010 – 58,628 miles
- 2009 – 57,121 miles
- 2008 – 54,759 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged but not effecting light
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear body becoming corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front headlamps deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail190,748 miles (+5,985)2 dangerous12 major3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,748 miles
- Test number
- 702063813891
- DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged but not effecting light
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear body becoming corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass184,763 miles (+16,117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 184,763 miles
- Test number
- 156368866740
- AdvisoryRear bumper dammadge
Pass168,646 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 168,646 miles
- Test number
- 894676688554
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion under vehicle.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail168,646 miles (+20,446)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,646 miles
- Test number
- 981845893687
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion under vehicle.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,200 miles (+21,309)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 148,200 miles
- Test number
- 321025926134
- MinorNearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroding
Pass126,891 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 126,891 miles
- Test number
- 354695962373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront headlamps deteriorated
Fail126,889 miles (+22,591)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,889 miles
- Test number
- 125694117772
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront headlamps deteriorated
Pass104,298 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 104,298 miles
- Test number
- 500399497765
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail104,271 miles (+14,956)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,271 miles
- Test number
- 843369853175
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to offside pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to frontpipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass89,315 miles (+5,508)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 89,315 miles
- Test number
- 554960534874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,807 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 83,807 miles
- Test number
- 309110544412
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail83,807 miles (+9,820)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,807 miles
- Test number
- 929410844218
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass73,987 miles (+8,313)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 73,987 miles
- Test number
- 399823553474
- NoteExhaust corroding in places
Pass65,674 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 65,674 miles
- Test number
- 257896952270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail65,674 miles (+4,740)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,674 miles
- Test number
- 997085252227
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,934 miles (+2,306)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 60,934 miles
- Test number
- 945395251249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,628 miles (+1,507)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 58,628 miles
- Test number
- 854315240220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 57,121 miles
- Test number
- 210290969228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,121 miles (+2,362)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,121 miles
- Test number
- 894939459291
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass54,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 54,759 miles
- Test number
- 174308198061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,759 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,759 miles
- Test number
- 131068098053
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about LR05 YAO
- Does LR05 YAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 YAO expired on 21 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 YAO?
- The MOT on LR05 YAO expired on 21 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 YAO done?
- LR05 YAO was recorded at 190,748 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 9,787 miles a year.
- Has LR05 YAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 YAO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 YAO 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 YAO find?
- LR05 YAO failed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 12 major defects, 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: front prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear uj; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central rear bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 24 more.
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