Mercedes-Benz ML
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
M5 VKEMOT history
M5 VKE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,260 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 74,260 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VKE was last recorded at 74,260 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,741 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,519 miles
- Average per year
- 4,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,260 miles
- 2025 – 71,741 miles
- 2024 – 68,544 miles
- 2023 – 64,732 miles
- 2022 – 62,688 miles
- 2020 – 61,481 miles
- 2019 – 59,890 miles
- 2018 – 52,126 miles
- 2017 – 41,519 miles
- 2016 – 37,442 miles
- 2015 – 31,492 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,260 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 74,260 miles
- Test number
- 687694680611
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail74,260 miles (+2,519)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,260 miles
- Test number
- 283839327744
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,741 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 71,741 miles
- Test number
- 843487338879
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,741 miles (+3,197)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,741 miles
- Test number
- 778872198252
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,544 miles (+3,812)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 68,544 miles
- Test number
- 762881933850
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,732 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 64,732 miles
- Test number
- 436251328992
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail64,732 miles (+2,044)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,732 miles
- Test number
- 676268844953
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,688 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 62,688 miles
- Test number
- 129556591762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a small cut on wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail62,689 miles (+1,208)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,689 miles
- Test number
- 705595272918
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a small cut on wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass61,481 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 61,481 miles
- Test number
- 891981886471
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass59,890 miles (+7,764)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 59,890 miles
- Test number
- 547061845314
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass52,126 miles (+10,607)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 52,126 miles
- Test number
- 175829576657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,519 miles (+4,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 41,519 miles
- Test number
- 336126598915
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass37,442 miles (+5,950)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 37,442 miles
- Test number
- 494491931248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 31,492 miles
- Test number
- 699262942634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 VKE
- Does M5 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VKE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VKE?
- The MOT on M5 VKE is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 VKE done?
- M5 VKE was recorded at 74,260 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,088 miles a year.
- Has M5 VKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VKE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on M5 VKE 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 M5 VKE find?
- M5 VKE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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