
Mercedes-Benz ML
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
W5 EAPMOT history
W5 EAP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,344 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 159,344 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 EAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 EAP was last recorded at 159,344 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 5,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 153,426 miles · 6 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,918 miles
- Average per year
- 9,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 159,344 miles
- 2021 – 153,426 miles
- 2019 – 147,197 miles
- 2018 – 128,604 miles
- 2017 – 118,655 miles
- 2016 – 110,015 miles
- 2015 – 99,129 miles
- 2014 – 87,920 miles
- 2013 – 81,027 miles
- 2012 – 75,340 miles
- 2011 – 66,322 miles
- 2009 – 45,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,344 miles (+5,918)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 159,344 miles
- Test number
- 607466426843
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,426 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 153,426 miles
- Test number
- 934793243419
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release (1.1.6 (d))
Fail153,426 miles (+6,229)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,426 miles
- Test number
- 486737146934
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release (1.1.6 (d))
Pass147,197 miles (+18,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 147,197 miles
- Test number
- 359003676629
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,604 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 128,604 miles
- Test number
- 335662039672
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear air pressure low
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail128,601 miles (+9,946)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,601 miles
- Test number
- 570663429459
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear air pressure low
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,655 miles (+8,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 118,655 miles
- Test number
- 275064055239
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass110,015 miles (+10,886)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 110,015 miles
- Test number
- 152915312856
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 99,129 miles
- Test number
- 394798201788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,129 miles (+11,209)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,129 miles
- Test number
- 594548809770
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass87,920 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 87,920 miles
- Test number
- 315886784426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,849 miles (+6,822)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,849 miles
- Test number
- 535797044260
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass81,027 miles (+5,687)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 81,027 miles
- Test number
- 947252743272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,340 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 75,340 miles
- Test number
- 338023932218
- 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)
Fail75,340 miles (+9,018)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,340 miles
- Test number
- 597173432216
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Pass66,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 66,322 miles
- Test number
- 445091361197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,318 miles (+20,763)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,318 miles
- Test number
- 175361361100
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass45,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 45,555 miles
- Test number
- 542865039394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 EAP
- Does W5 EAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W5 EAP expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W5 EAP?
- The MOT on W5 EAP expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W5 EAP done?
- W5 EAP was recorded at 159,344 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 9,405 miles a year.
- Has W5 EAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 EAP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on W5 EAP 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 W5 EAP find?
- W5 EAP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.
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