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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
General Information
- Registration LC55FDM
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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- Expires 06 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,193 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,816 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,906 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer cv boot twisted
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,744 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
14 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,290 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,422 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))
10 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,755 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,204 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2018 7 Jun 202611 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,202 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017 7 Jun 20267 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,383 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2016 7 Jun 20267 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,996 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,899 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014 7 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
2 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,484 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013 7 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,904 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012 7 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,664 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,445 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 7 Jun 20265 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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LC55FDM was registered on 2005-12-16
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