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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,685 cc

LS05 VKPMOT history

LS05 VKP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 15 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

LS05 VKP silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
180,787 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VKP
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
15 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VKP was last recorded at 180,787 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 7,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,571 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,216 miles
Average per year
10,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 180,787 miles
  • 2022 – 173,571 miles
  • 2021 – 169,419 miles
  • 2019 – 169,417 miles
  • 2018 – 167,764 miles
  • 2017 – 164,501 miles
  • 2016 – 163,265 miles
  • 2015 – 145,974 miles
  • 2014 – 129,103 miles
  • 2013 – 107,548 miles
  • 2012 – 82,629 miles
  • 2011 – 60,457 miles
  • 2010 – 46,745 miles
  • 2009 – 39,090 miles
  • 2008 – 33,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,787 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    180,787 miles
    Test number
    681121903166
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,785 miles (+7,214)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,785 miles
    Test number
    163365540142
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,571 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,571 miles
    Test number
    269123682436
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail173,514 miles (+4,095)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,514 miles
    Test number
    794278109016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working STALK MISSING (3.4 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass169,419 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    169,419 miles
    Test number
    574235711209
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,417 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,417 miles
    Test number
    157924895389
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass167,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    167,764 miles
    Test number
    982629184173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,764 miles (+3,263)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,764 miles
    Test number
    696374912388
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    164,501 miles
    Test number
    595075913776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,501 miles (+1,236)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,501 miles
    Test number
    885038347857
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass163,265 miles (+17,291)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    163,265 miles
    Test number
    161573507616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,974 miles (+16,871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    145,974 miles
    Test number
    725387373289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,103 miles (+21,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,103 miles
    Test number
    136570764290
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass107,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,548 miles
    Test number
    598200573207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,548 miles (+24,919)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,548 miles
    Test number
    768110673250
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass82,629 miles (+22,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    165106352218
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass60,457 miles (+13,712)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    307814161214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,745 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,745 miles
    Test number
    890611470228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,090 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,090 miles
    Test number
    372868149211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,790 miles
    Test number
    353538128206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VKP

Does LS05 VKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VKP expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VKP?
The MOT on LS05 VKP expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VKP done?
LS05 VKP was recorded at 180,787 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 10,113 miles a year.
Has LS05 VKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VKP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 VKP 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 VKP find?
LS05 VKP passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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