Mercedes ML 300

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

M5 WBOMOT history

M5 WBO is a silver diesel Mercedes ML 300 first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

M5 WBO silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,714 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
ML 300
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WBO was last recorded at 111,714 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2020: 68,775 miles, lower than 72,865 miles on 2 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,301 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
7,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,714 miles
  • 2025 – 111,301 miles
  • 2024 – 103,464 miles
  • 2023 – 97,652 miles
  • 2022 – 92,073 miles
  • 2021 – 84,956 miles
  • 2020 – 68,775 miles
  • 2019 – 72,865 miles
  • 2018 – 65,517 miles
  • 2017 – 57,044 miles
  • 2016 – 53,269 miles
  • 2015 – 35,863 miles
  • 2014 – 21,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,714 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine covers under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,714 miles (+413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,714 miles
    Test number
    633527462457
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail111,301 miles (+7,837)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,301 miles
    Test number
    456533302511
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,464 miles (+5,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,464 miles
    Test number
    741770923309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray insecure

  4. Pass97,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    600082560364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,652 miles (+5,579)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    313359682826
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,073 miles (+7,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,073 miles
    Test number
    557818571050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,956 miles (+16,181)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    524495602375
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass68,775 miles (-4,090)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,775 miles
    Test number
    980442979572
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass72,865 miles (+7,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    717063516639
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,517 miles
    Test number
    416252588478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,517 miles (+3,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,517 miles
    Test number
    582869068156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass61,807 miles (+4,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,807 miles
    Test number
    468996456618
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  13. Pass57,044 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,044 miles
    Test number
    882626518802
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  14. Fail57,043 miles (+3,774)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,043 miles
    Test number
    528184790994
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  15. Pass53,269 miles (+17,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    865912829811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,863 miles (+13,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    127384585029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass21,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,875 miles
    Test number
    539614584021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 WBO

Does M5 WBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WBO is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WBO?
The MOT on M5 WBO is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 WBO done?
M5 WBO was recorded at 111,714 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,617 miles a year.
Has M5 WBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WBO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 WBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 WBO find?
M5 WBO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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