Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc
LS05 RKNMOT history
LS05 RKN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,628 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 136,628 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,130 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 RKN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 RKN was last recorded at 136,628 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 11,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,047 miles · 8 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,581 miles
- Average per year
- 7,130 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,628 miles
- 2024 – 125,047 miles
- 2023 – 120,061 miles
- 2022 – 119,354 miles
- 2021 – 118,601 miles
- 2020 – 116,864 miles
- 2019 – 115,708 miles
- 2018 – 114,906 miles
- 2017 – 113,738 miles
- 2016 – 98,493 miles
- 2015 – 89,188 miles
- 2014 – 77,515 miles
- 2013 – 65,405 miles
- 2012 – 55,589 miles
- 2011 – 44,635 miles
- 2010 – 35,860 miles
- 2009 – 26,256 miles
- 2008 – 12,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,628 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front too rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,628 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 136,628 miles
- Test number
- 955151274575
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail136,628 miles (+11,581)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,628 miles
- Test number
- 886349770714
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass125,047 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 125,047 miles
- Test number
- 787439859602
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,047 miles (+4,986)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,047 miles
- Test number
- 203283622866
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,061 miles (+707)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 120,061 miles
- Test number
- 229871693744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,354 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 119,354 miles
- Test number
- 416813200421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,351 miles (+750)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,351 miles
- Test number
- 328367687370
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,601 miles (+1,737)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 118,601 miles
- Test number
- 672455589322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,864 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 116,864 miles
- Test number
- 985307254230
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,864 miles (+1,156)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,864 miles
- Test number
- 390036008034
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,708 miles (+802)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,708 miles
- Test number
- 965201028300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,906 miles (+1,168)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 114,906 miles
- Test number
- 510857683232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,738 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 113,738 miles
- Test number
- 830104604226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail113,738 miles (+15,245)4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,738 miles
- Test number
- 329673082235
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,493 miles (+9,305)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 98,493 miles
- Test number
- 974561676885
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)
Pass89,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 89,188 miles
- Test number
- 709328382457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,188 miles (+11,673)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,188 miles
- Test number
- 789843339433
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass77,515 miles (+12,110)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 77,515 miles
- Test number
- 365532574288
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,405 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 65,405 miles
- Test number
- 117730763296
- NoteCentre brake light not working
- NoteEngine oil level low
- NoteLarge oil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre tread getting low.tyre wearing on inner edge
- NotePlay in nearside and offside front suspension bottom ball joints
Fail65,405 miles (+9,816)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,405 miles
- Test number
- 729410263262
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteCentre brake light not working
- NoteEngine oil level low
- NoteLarge oil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre tread getting low.tyre wearing on inner edge
- NotePlay in nearside and offside front suspension bottom ball joints
Pass55,589 miles (+10,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 55,589 miles
- Test number
- 938106562228
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,635 miles (+8,775)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,635 miles
- Test number
- 127505831271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,860 miles (+9,604)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 35,860 miles
- Test number
- 193905730210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,256 miles (+13,845)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 26,256 miles
- Test number
- 293187339276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 12,411 miles
- Test number
- 164735358116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 RKN
- Does LS05 RKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RKN is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 RKN?
- The MOT on LS05 RKN is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 RKN done?
- LS05 RKN was recorded at 136,628 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,130 miles a year.
- Has LS05 RKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 RKN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS05 RKN 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 LS05 RKN find?
- LS05 RKN passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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