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Mercedes-Benz ML

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,688 cc

V55 PGCMOT history

V55 PGC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 31,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V55 PGC blue Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
31,903 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V55 PGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V55 PGC was last recorded at 31,903 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,527 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,376 miles
Average per year
1,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,903 miles
  • 2025 – 30,527 miles
  • 2024 – 26,406 miles
  • 2023 – 23,367 miles
  • 2022 – 21,125 miles
  • 2021 – 20,665 miles
  • 2020 – 19,278 miles
  • 2019 – 19,222 miles
  • 2017 – 18,933 miles
  • 2016 – 18,828 miles
  • 2015 – 18,765 miles
  • 2014 – 18,617 miles
  • 2013 – 18,403 miles
  • 2012 – 18,173 miles
  • 2011 – 16,957 miles
  • 2010 – 15,511 miles
  • 2009 – 13,737 miles
  • 2008 – 11,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,903 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,903 miles (+1,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    31,903 miles
    Test number
    367987512282
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass30,527 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    30,527 miles
    Test number
    722868185834
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail30,522 miles (+4,116)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,522 miles
    Test number
    895241787326
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass26,406 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    463751660121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail26,406 miles (+3,039)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    938357894444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass23,367 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    23,367 miles
    Test number
    983440653457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,125 miles (+460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    21,125 miles
    Test number
    560718818363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays fitted

  8. Pass20,665 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,665 miles
    Test number
    478901360907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,278 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,278 miles
    Test number
    458141266524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass19,222 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    19,222 miles
    Test number
    475922272682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,933 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,933 miles
    Test number
    363716186548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,828 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,828 miles
    Test number
    221846804737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,765 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,765 miles
    Test number
    967047519150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,617 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,617 miles
    Test number
    786828254293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass18,403 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,403 miles
    Test number
    455845153271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,173 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,173 miles
    Test number
    997871862218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,957 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,957 miles
    Test number
    937569241215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,511 miles (+1,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,511 miles
    Test number
    232263060231
    • 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)

  19. Pass13,737 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,737 miles
    Test number
    870370969229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,716 miles
    Test number
    383092548439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V55 PGC

Does V55 PGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V55 PGC is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V55 PGC?
The MOT on V55 PGC is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V55 PGC done?
V55 PGC was recorded at 31,903 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,128 miles a year.
Has V55 PGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V55 PGC has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V55 PGC 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 V55 PGC find?
V55 PGC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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