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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

X5 SJBMOT history

X5 SJB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 5 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

X5 SJB silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,949 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 SJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 SJB was last recorded at 126,949 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,931 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,949 miles
  • 2024 – 126,755 miles
  • 2023 – 126,078 miles
  • 2022 – 125,835 miles
  • 2021 – 123,539 miles
  • 2020 – 121,720 miles
  • 2019 – 119,985 miles
  • 2018 – 115,375 miles
  • 2017 – 112,812 miles
  • 2016 – 107,774 miles
  • 2015 – 100,972 miles
  • 2014 – 93,418 miles
  • 2013 – 83,940 miles
  • 2012 – 75,990 miles
  • 2011 – 68,924 miles
  • 2010 – 61,394 miles
  • 2009 – 56,015 miles
  • 2008 – 50,112 miles
  • 2007 – 44,130 miles
  • 2006 – 37,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,949 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,949 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,949 miles
    Test number
    481471034835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,931 miles (+176)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,931 miles
    Test number
    147168716881
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,755 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,755 miles
    Test number
    462903545149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,078 miles (+243)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,078 miles
    Test number
    769408702285
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass125,835 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,835 miles
    Test number
    642731296750
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail125,833 miles (+2,294)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    890581047608
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,539 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,539 miles
    Test number
    660683968992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,720 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,720 miles
    Test number
    294153820307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,985 miles (+4,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    329683736126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,375 miles (+2,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,375 miles
    Test number
    477002582773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,812 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,812 miles
    Test number
    139715258883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail112,798 miles (+5,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,798 miles
    Test number
    826698691708
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass107,774 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    194426690302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail107,720 miles (+6,748)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,720 miles
    Test number
    289762412809
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass100,972 miles (+7,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,972 miles
    Test number
    750323409186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,418 miles (+9,478)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,418 miles
    Test number
    905691824321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,940 miles (+1,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    586080533323
    • NoteRear seats not fitted at time of test

  18. Fail82,739 miles (+6,749)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    306682123360
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear seats not fitted at time of test

  19. Pass75,990 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,990 miles
    Test number
    408733432381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,589 miles (+6,665)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    455988712447
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass68,924 miles (+7,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,924 miles
    Test number
    105228701356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass61,394 miles (+5,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    520733010380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass56,015 miles (+5,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    763098519316
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass50,112 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    352566628375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    492515237369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail44,127 miles (+6,689)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    443295737473
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass37,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    920365736395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 SJB

Does X5 SJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 SJB is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 SJB?
The MOT on X5 SJB is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 SJB done?
X5 SJB was recorded at 126,949 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
Has X5 SJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 SJB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 SJB 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 X5 SJB find?
X5 SJB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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