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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

S5 BPBMOT history

S5 BPB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S5 BPB silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
139,427 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 BPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 BPB was last recorded at 139,427 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,514 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,913 miles
Average per year
6,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,427 miles
  • 2025 – 136,514 miles
  • 2024 – 132,302 miles
  • 2023 – 126,022 miles
  • 2019 – 86,400 miles
  • 2017 – 83,238 miles
  • 2016 – 79,628 miles
  • 2015 – 74,409 miles
  • 2014 – 55,876 miles
  • 2013 – 44,570 miles
  • 2011 – 38,698 miles
  • 2010 – 33,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,427 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,427 miles (+2,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    139,427 miles
    Test number
    729069761621
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass136,514 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    136,514 miles
    Test number
    117125468773
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail136,513 miles (+4,211)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,513 miles
    Test number
    442813524427
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,302 miles (+6,280)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,302 miles
    Test number
    109638783432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    974901262453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,022 miles (+39,622)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    808790339126
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,400 miles
    Test number
    176468448974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail86,390 miles (+3,152)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,390 miles
    Test number
    814315568272
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass83,238 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    223704238234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,628 miles (+5,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    854585458868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding

  11. Pass74,409 miles (+8,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,409 miles
    Test number
    342834852399
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass65,702 miles (+9,826)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    395007005076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail55,876 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    698187904044
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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. Pass55,876 miles (+11,306)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    976157504024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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

  15. Pass44,570 miles (+5,872)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,570 miles
    Test number
    197149103070
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass38,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    496735931379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,698 miles (+4,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    728675531310
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass33,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    853481930339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 BPB

Does S5 BPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 BPB is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 BPB?
The MOT on S5 BPB is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 BPB done?
S5 BPB was recorded at 139,427 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 6,794 miles a year.
Has S5 BPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 BPB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 BPB 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 BPB find?
S5 BPB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe corroded.

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