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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,688 cc

W5 LENMOT history

W5 LEN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

W5 LEN silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2024
Mileage
155,454 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 LEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 LEN was last recorded at 155,454 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,076 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
378 miles
Average per year
5,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,454 miles
  • 2022 – 155,076 miles
  • 2021 – 154,942 miles
  • 2020 – 154,737 miles
  • 2019 – 153,860 miles
  • 2018 – 151,544 miles
  • 2017 – 149,569 miles
  • 2016 – 145,790 miles
  • 2015 – 141,741 miles
  • 2014 – 138,260 miles
  • 2013 – 131,829 miles
  • 2012 – 122,377 miles
  • 2011 – 111,351 miles
  • 2010 – 101,847 miles
  • 2009 – 89,298 miles
  • 2008 – 74,707 miles
  • 2007 – 59,336 miles
  • 2006 – 52,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,454 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front N/S/F flexi brake hose not fitted in carrier
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering heavy to turn

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,454 miles (+378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,454 miles
    Test number
    661971839389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front N/S/F flexi brake hose not fitted in carrier
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering heavy to turn

  2. Pass155,076 miles (+134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,076 miles
    Test number
    366646633236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass154,942 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,942 miles
    Test number
    547001603693
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail154,937 miles (+200)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,937 miles
    Test number
    737688348606
    • MajorNearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FIEL LEAK BY FUEL TANK . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,737 miles (+877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,737 miles
    Test number
    773756720921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass153,860 miles (+2,316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,860 miles
    Test number
    883026343759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,544 miles (+1,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,544 miles
    Test number
    431215646907
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,569 miles (+3,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,569 miles
    Test number
    489447331883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass145,790 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,790 miles
    Test number
    188918777952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WINDOW WINDER/MOTOR FAULT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY IN MOUNTING

  10. Fail145,754 miles (+4,013)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,754 miles
    Test number
    726508007513
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WINDOW WINDER/MOTOR FAULT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS STARTING TO BRAKE UP (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY IN MOUNTING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS STARTING TO BRAKE UP (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass141,741 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,741 miles
    Test number
    294471894925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,693 miles (+3,433)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,693 miles
    Test number
    947999082852
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass138,260 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,260 miles
    Test number
    838468984215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail138,191 miles (+6,362)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,191 miles
    Test number
    348285074216
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass131,829 miles (+165)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,829 miles
    Test number
    776566273249
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Fail131,664 miles (+9,287)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,664 miles
    Test number
    798041873227
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass122,377 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    122,377 miles
    Test number
    339740782254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,227 miles (+10,876)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,227 miles
    Test number
    885183472262
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass111,351 miles (+9,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,351 miles
    Test number
    526003971267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,847 miles (+12,549)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    970303370291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass89,298 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,298 miles
    Test number
    412633479209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,985 miles (+14,278)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    344562169255
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass74,707 miles (+15,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,707 miles
    Test number
    502432918233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass59,336 miles (+6,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,336 miles
    Test number
    331355987103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass52,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,860 miles
    Test number
    942627286161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 LEN

Does W5 LEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 LEN expired on 18 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 LEN?
The MOT on W5 LEN expired on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 LEN done?
W5 LEN was recorded at 155,454 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
Has W5 LEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 LEN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on W5 LEN 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 LEN find?
W5 LEN passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front n/s/f flexi brake hose not fitted in carrier; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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