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LS55JXJ
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2987cc
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- Registration LS55JXJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,339 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking Engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,833 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,988 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
27 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,642 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,427 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,800 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,791 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,200 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,036 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,431 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202621 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,171 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 11 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,238 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,106 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,062 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,947 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202619 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 23,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,898 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202626 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,777 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202626 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 12,777 MI
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LS55JXJ was registered on 2005-11-23
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