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CU05RCX
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2688cc
General Information
- Registration CU05RCX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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- Expired 23 Mar 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,285 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 160,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,400 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,446 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,273 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Handbrake low performance
- Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,353 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,336 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020 18 Jun 202630 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,024 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,535 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake low
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,731 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,367 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,923 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,103 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,394 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,863 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 18 Jun 202629 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,213 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2011 18 Jun 20267 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,622 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2010 18 Jun 202613 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,308 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
13 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,308 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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CU05RCX was registered on 2005-06-27
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