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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LR05 ZWYMOT history

LR05 ZWY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

LR05 ZWY silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
150,747 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZWY
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
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZWY was last recorded at 150,747 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 1,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,630 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,117 miles
Average per year
7,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,747 miles
  • 2023 – 149,630 miles
  • 2022 – 148,405 miles
  • 2021 – 147,491 miles
  • 2020 – 145,947 miles
  • 2019 – 143,853 miles
  • 2018 – 141,412 miles
  • 2017 – 137,224 miles
  • 2016 – 131,477 miles
  • 2015 – 116,264 miles
  • 2014 – 106,518 miles
  • 2013 – 90,498 miles
  • 2012 – 76,543 miles
  • 2011 – 65,402 miles
  • 2010 – 57,421 miles
  • 2009 – 46,834 miles
  • 2008 – 37,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,747 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,747 miles (+1,117)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,747 miles
    Test number
    327189367910
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,630 miles
    Test number
    882334274630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail149,630 miles (+1,225)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,630 miles
    Test number
    221841697589
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass148,405 miles (+914)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,405 miles
    Test number
    540470936972
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,491 miles (+1,544)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,491 miles
    Test number
    483494457480
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass145,947 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    145,947 miles
    Test number
    759238454597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,946 miles (+2,093)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,946 miles
    Test number
    601976028962
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre under inflated

  8. Pass143,853 miles (+2,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,853 miles
    Test number
    850701102651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,412 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,412 miles
    Test number
    467613174418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail140,807 miles (+3,583)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,807 miles
    Test number
    246694722695
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass137,224 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,224 miles
    Test number
    472140237499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail137,224 miles (+5,747)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,224 miles
    Test number
    360747557778
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass131,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    260876505562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail131,477 miles (+15,213)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    868824845319
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass116,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    596004885081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,264 miles (+9,746)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    637823785069
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass106,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,518 miles
    Test number
    545984494060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail106,518 miles (+16,020)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,518 miles
    Test number
    129383194451
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass90,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    358445693069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail90,498 miles (+13,955)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    177103293025
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass76,543 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    148439102112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail76,543 miles (+11,141)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    218469502405
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass65,402 miles (+7,981)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    136828301169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass57,421 miles (+10,587)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,421 miles
    Test number
    201920110198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise osf ball joint replacement in future

  25. Pass46,834 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,834 miles
    Test number
    442487299043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    881050738167
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 ZWY

Does LR05 ZWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ZWY expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZWY?
The MOT on LR05 ZWY expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ZWY done?
LR05 ZWY was recorded at 150,747 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 7,117 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZWY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZWY 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 ZWY find?
LR05 ZWY passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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