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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

LR05 ZXYMOT history

LR05 ZXY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

LR05 ZXY silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
136,915 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZXY
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
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZXY was last recorded at 136,915 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,871 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
5,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,915 miles
  • 2024 – 134,626 miles
  • 2023 – 131,408 miles
  • 2022 – 126,830 miles
  • 2021 – 122,104 miles
  • 2020 – 119,840 miles
  • 2019 – 115,538 miles
  • 2018 – 110,590 miles
  • 2017 – 102,944 miles
  • 2016 – 93,781 miles
  • 2015 – 87,051 miles
  • 2014 – 80,249 miles
  • 2013 – 72,213 miles
  • 2012 – 62,669 miles
  • 2011 – 53,806 miles
  • 2010 – 47,195 miles
  • 2008 – 39,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,915 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,915 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,915 miles
    Test number
    289943606887
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail136,871 miles (+2,245)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,871 miles
    Test number
    463096109468
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass134,626 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,626 miles
    Test number
    469521531611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail134,577 miles (+3,169)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,577 miles
    Test number
    211995841789
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass131,408 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,408 miles
    Test number
    793360677701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,344 miles (+4,514)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,344 miles
    Test number
    708058746784
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass126,830 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,830 miles
    Test number
    293201704284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail126,796 miles (+4,692)4 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,796 miles
    Test number
    609852044732
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass122,104 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,104 miles
    Test number
    915251110238
    • AdvisoryRear belts cannot be checked load in rear area
  10. Fail122,100 miles (+2,260)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    167749355858
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear belts cannot be checked load in rear area
  11. Pass119,840 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,840 miles
    Test number
    883170556713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,816 miles (+4,278)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,816 miles
    Test number
    886427221824
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass115,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,538 miles
    Test number
    971368876818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,538 miles (+4,948)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,538 miles
    Test number
    216849390183
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  15. Pass110,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,590 miles
    Test number
    487003725187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,590 miles (+7,646)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,590 miles
    Test number
    617670733220
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass102,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,944 miles
    Test number
    276557381163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,944 miles (+9,163)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,944 miles
    Test number
    992377840676
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass93,781 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    378463817753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,051 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    157756435030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,249 miles (+8,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,249 miles
    Test number
    776597234057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass72,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    885709023086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,213 miles (+9,544)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    936389023001
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  24. Fail62,669 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    256330432020
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  25. Pass62,669 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    786050932011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,806 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    578809911093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,195 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,195 miles
    Test number
    721992420002
    • NoteSlight accident damage to n/s/f of vehicle
  28. Fail47,195 miles (+7,666)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,195 miles
    Test number
    173738510034
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight accident damage to n/s/f of vehicle
  29. Fail39,529 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    244594808343
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  30. Pass39,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    852524108375
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 ZXY

Does LR05 ZXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ZXY expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZXY?
The MOT on LR05 ZXY expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ZXY done?
LR05 ZXY was recorded at 136,915 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 5,917 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZXY has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZXY 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 ZXY find?
LR05 ZXY passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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