Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc
LS05 VGMMOT history
LS05 VGM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,302 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2022
- Mileage
- 99,302 mi
- At MOT on 30 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,145 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 VGM
- 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
- 3 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Dec 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS05 VGM was last recorded at 99,302 miles on 30 Dec 2021, 2,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 97,126 miles · 22 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,176 miles
- Average per year
- 5,145 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 99,302 miles
- 2020 – 93,431 miles
- 2019 – 89,545 miles
- 2018 – 85,720 miles
- 2017 – 82,123 miles
- 2016 – 77,036 miles
- 2015 – 71,816 miles
- 2014 – 67,402 miles
- 2013 – 60,513 miles
- 2012 – 53,828 miles
- 2011 – 46,841 miles
- 2010 – 40,234 miles
- 2009 – 32,869 miles
- 2008 – 32,156 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail99,302 miles
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail99,302 miles (+2,176)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,302 miles
- Test number
- 923582153400
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass97,126 miles (+3,695)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 97,126 miles
- Test number
- 585346049765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,431 miles (+3,886)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 93,431 miles
- Test number
- 328316962918
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,545 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 89,545 miles
- Test number
- 518290695209
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail89,542 miles (+3,822)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,542 miles
- Test number
- 906892481920
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,720 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 85,720 miles
- Test number
- 934680322704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,714 miles (+3,591)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,714 miles
- Test number
- 418989655739
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass82,123 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 82,123 miles
- Test number
- 695883871038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail82,123 miles (+5,087)3 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,123 miles
- Test number
- 822345066178
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 77,036 miles
- Test number
- 471271440835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,036 miles (+5,220)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,036 miles
- Test number
- 371431059847
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass71,816 miles (+4,414)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,816 miles
- Test number
- 188893025417
- NoteRear brake pipe corroded
- NoteSlight play on both front outer anti-roll bar bushes
Pass67,402 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 67,402 miles
- Test number
- 167473724443
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play on front and rear anti roll bar bushes
Fail67,402 miles (+6,889)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,402 miles
- Test number
- 885363724051
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play on front and rear anti roll bar bushes
Pass60,513 miles (+6,685)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 60,513 miles
- Test number
- 179507803037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass53,828 miles (+6,987)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 53,828 miles
- Test number
- 727552612085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass46,841 miles (+6,607)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 46,841 miles
- Test number
- 856206921036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,234 miles (+7,365)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,234 miles
- Test number
- 134072860036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,869 miles (+713)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,869 miles
- Test number
- 302393489018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 32,156 miles
- Test number
- 942916148381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 VGM
- Does LS05 VGM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 VGM expired on 25 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 VGM?
- The MOT on LS05 VGM expired on 25 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 VGM done?
- LS05 VGM was recorded at 99,302 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2021, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
- Has LS05 VGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 VGM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS05 VGM 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 VGM find?
- LS05 VGM failed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2021 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: brake servo defective or ineffective; front headlamp aim not tested; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 5 more.
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