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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

T5 TMAMOT history

T5 TMA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
152,982 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TMA was last recorded at 152,982 miles on 26 May 2026, 11,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,496 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,486 miles
Average per year
8,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,982 miles
  • 2025 – 141,496 miles
  • 2024 – 133,577 miles
  • 2023 – 131,898 miles
  • 2022 – 130,454 miles
  • 2021 – 129,269 miles
  • 2020 – 125,937 miles
  • 2019 – 115,988 miles
  • 2018 – 106,119 miles
  • 2017 – 100,090 miles
  • 2016 – 94,425 miles
  • 2015 – 81,096 miles
  • 2014 – 66,158 miles
  • 2013 – 51,500 miles
  • 2012 – 38,000 miles
  • 2011 – 22,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,982 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER COVER DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING PERFORMANCE
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,982 miles (+11,486)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,982 miles
    Test number
    224945576097
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER COVER DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING PERFORMANCE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass141,496 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,496 miles
    Test number
    287633759569
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,492 miles (+7,915)3 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,492 miles
    Test number
    325747630173
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,577 miles
    Test number
    422447116867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,577 miles (+1,679)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,577 miles
    Test number
    685874026998
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass131,898 miles (+1,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,898 miles
    Test number
    142198616697
    • 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. Pass130,454 miles (+1,185)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,454 miles
    Test number
    557172496484
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres getting close to limit about 3mm

  8. Pass129,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,269 miles
    Test number
    166825258517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,269 miles (+3,332)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,269 miles
    Test number
    440197449703
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  10. Pass125,937 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,937 miles
    Test number
    549788761999
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Fail125,937 miles (+9,949)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,937 miles
    Test number
    366587482038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass115,988 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    469471882577
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail115,988 miles (+9,869)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    575653522710
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass106,119 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    908967538050
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on shoulders

  15. Fail106,112 miles (+6,022)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    228312715827
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on shoulders

  16. Pass100,090 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,090 miles
    Test number
    333461879628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,425 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,425 miles
    Test number
    273852689893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,422 miles (+13,326)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,422 miles
    Test number
    401384964751
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass81,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,096 miles
    Test number
    615034595165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,095 miles (+14,937)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,095 miles
    Test number
    235394695156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass66,158 miles (+14,658)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    756144534195
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  22. Pass51,500 miles (+13,500)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,500 miles
    Test number
    849377933195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  23. Pass38,000 miles (+15,744)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    758008402136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    817916491020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 TMA

Does T5 TMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 TMA is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 TMA?
The MOT on T5 TMA is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 TMA done?
T5 TMA was recorded at 152,982 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 8,636 miles a year.
Has T5 TMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TMA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 TMA 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 TMA find?
T5 TMA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area, and 5 more.

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