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Mercedes-Benz ML

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

T5 ERTMOT history

T5 ERT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,335 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ERT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ERT was last recorded at 118,335 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 14,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,385 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,950 miles
Average per year
8,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,335 miles
  • 2024 – 103,385 miles
  • 2023 – 92,371 miles
  • 2022 – 87,983 miles
  • 2021 – 83,274 miles
  • 2020 – 78,205 miles
  • 2019 – 73,749 miles
  • 2018 – 65,324 miles
  • 2017 – 55,814 miles
  • 2016 – 45,495 miles
  • 2015 – 35,584 miles
  • 2014 – 28,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,335 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,335 miles (+14,950)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    813582322640
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,385 miles (+11,014)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,385 miles
    Test number
    893406220897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,371 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,371 miles
    Test number
    632839097322
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  4. Fail91,390 miles (+3,407)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,390 miles
    Test number
    740551821562
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  5. Pass87,983 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,983 miles
    Test number
    895354894766
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail87,981 miles (+4,707)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    599431551237
    • MajorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,274 miles (+5,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    151866443123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,205 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,205 miles
    Test number
    489254927143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,749 miles
    Test number
    499568860443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,749 miles (+8,425)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,749 miles
    Test number
    568073408296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,324 miles (+9,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,324 miles
    Test number
    386096452731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass55,814 miles (+10,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    587886526346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    869516824984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,495 miles (+9,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    551082812989
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass35,584 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,584 miles
    Test number
    243194328996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,677 miles
    Test number
    318744904389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 ERT

Does T5 ERT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ERT is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 ERT?
The MOT on T5 ERT is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ERT done?
T5 ERT was recorded at 118,335 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,052 miles a year.
Has T5 ERT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ERT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 ERT 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 T5 ERT find?
T5 ERT passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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