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LS05LGY
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2688cc
General Information
- Registration LS05LGY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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- Expired 16 Jan 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,071 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,629 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,644 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,675 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,675 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,626 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,881 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,652 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,298 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,944 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
15 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,569 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,916 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,346 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,737 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 82,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,077 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
18 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,764 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2011 7 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,592 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,259 MI
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LS05LGY was registered on 2005-05-11
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