Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
V5 EMSMOT history
V5 EMS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 130,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 130,253 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,594 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 EMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 EMS was last recorded at 130,253 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 8,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 121,630 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,623 miles
- Average per year
- 9,594 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,253 miles
- 2024 – 121,630 miles
- 2023 – 116,313 miles
- 2022 – 110,490 miles
- 2021 – 107,997 miles
- 2020 – 98,407 miles
- 2019 – 88,435 miles
- 2018 – 70,492 miles
- 2017 – 58,645 miles
- 2016 – 44,256 miles
- 2015 – 32,223 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,253 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Fluid leak under engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,253 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 130,253 miles
- Test number
- 403125564958
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail130,253 miles (+8,623)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,253 miles
- Test number
- 728588038140
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,630 miles (+5,317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 121,630 miles
- Test number
- 737411147450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber noisey
Pass116,313 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 116,313 miles
- Test number
- 167245152409
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak under engine
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail116,291 miles (+5,801)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,291 miles
- Test number
- 560343494426
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak under engine
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass110,490 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 110,490 miles
- Test number
- 987106945836
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail110,460 miles (+2,463)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,460 miles
- Test number
- 251758608022
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass107,997 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 107,997 miles
- Test number
- 942790705179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,956 miles (+9,549)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,956 miles
- Test number
- 416633674963
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass98,407 miles (+9,972)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 98,407 miles
- Test number
- 256325142727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,435 miles (+17,943)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 88,435 miles
- Test number
- 805360623173
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Pass70,492 miles (+11,847)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 70,492 miles
- Test number
- 415254237870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,645 miles (+14,389)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,645 miles
- Test number
- 419640638353
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass44,256 miles (+12,033)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 44,256 miles
- Test number
- 816688154009
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
Pass32,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 32,223 miles
- Test number
- 348867661117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 EMS
- Does V5 EMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EMS is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V5 EMS?
- The MOT on V5 EMS is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 EMS done?
- V5 EMS was recorded at 130,253 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,594 miles a year.
- Has V5 EMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 EMS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V5 EMS 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 V5 EMS find?
- V5 EMS passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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