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SW05VFE
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2688cc
General Information
- Registration SW05VFE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,086 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested High beam staying on (both) (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,884 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2023 13 Jun 202625 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,278 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
2 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,174 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,903 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,272 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,922 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,026 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,610 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,828 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,801 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,546 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 13 Jun 202622 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,662 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,220 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,215 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 13 Jun 202622 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,276 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,244 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 13 Jun 202625 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW05VFE was registered on 2005-07-28
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