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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.

S5 AJC blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,991 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass125,349 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,349 miles
    Test number
    343473050285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass102,198 miles (+9,583)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,198 miles
    Test number
    545311473757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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.
  9. 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))
  10. Pass74,025 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,025 miles
    Test number
    429258660091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,348 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,348 miles
    Test number
    835848472373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. Pass39,774 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,774 miles
    Test number
    278509313318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. Pass31,569 miles (+8,325)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,569 miles
    Test number
    177185901306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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