
Mercedes-Benz ML
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
S5 AJCMOT history
S5 AJC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 26 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,991 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 132,991 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 AJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 26 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 AJC was last recorded at 132,991 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,646 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,345 miles
- Average per year
- 7,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,991 miles
- 2024 – 129,646 miles
- 2023 – 125,349 miles
- 2022 – 119,914 miles
- 2021 – 112,897 miles
- 2020 – 102,198 miles
- 2019 – 92,615 miles
- 2018 – 82,993 miles
- 2017 – 74,025 miles
- 2016 – 65,348 miles
- 2015 – 56,720 miles
- 2014 – 47,386 miles
- 2013 – 39,774 miles
- 2012 – 36,766 miles
- 2011 – 31,569 miles
- 2010 – 23,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryChip on screen
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,991 miles (+3,345)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 132,991 miles
- Test number
- 430467652029
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip on screen
Pass129,646 miles (+4,297)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 129,646 miles
- Test number
- 250118978430
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted viewing is restricted
Pass125,349 miles (+5,435)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 125,349 miles
- Test number
- 343473050285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,914 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 119,914 miles
- Test number
- 672302231417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail119,913 miles (+7,016)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,913 miles
- Test number
- 721761392309
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,897 miles (+10,699)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 112,897 miles
- Test number
- 745915429415
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,198 miles (+9,583)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 102,198 miles
- Test number
- 545311473757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,615 miles (+9,622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 92,615 miles
- Test number
- 659131420027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper smeary.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper smeary.
Pass82,993 miles (+8,968)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 82,993 miles
- Test number
- 460625557356
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,025 miles (+8,677)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 74,025 miles
- Test number
- 429258660091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,348 miles (+8,628)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 65,348 miles
- Test number
- 835848472373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,720 miles (+9,334)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 56,720 miles
- Test number
- 306561257014
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on very outer edges.
Pass47,386 miles (+7,612)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 47,386 miles
- Test number
- 486716614380
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,774 miles (+3,008)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 39,774 miles
- Test number
- 278509313318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,766 miles (+5,197)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 36,766 miles
- Test number
- 165690602391
- NoteBoth front tyres very slightly worn on the edge
Pass31,569 miles (+8,325)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 31,569 miles
- Test number
- 177185901306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 23,244 miles
- Test number
- 304167800388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 AJC
- Does S5 AJC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 AJC is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S5 AJC?
- The MOT on S5 AJC is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 AJC done?
- S5 AJC was recorded at 132,991 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,307 miles a year.
- Has S5 AJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 AJC has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on S5 AJC 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 S5 AJC find?
- S5 AJC passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration, and 9 more.
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