2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · RX55 AAN
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 117,023 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 May 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX55 AAN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2022
- 117,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX55 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Ml (RX55 AAN) between August 2008 and August 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
RX55 AAN Mileage History
- 20/08/200829,176 mi
- 19/08/200938,862 mi+9,686 mi
- 11/08/201049,043 mi+10,181 mi
- 12/08/201161,497 mi+12,454 mi
- 10/07/201270,043 mi+8,546 mi
- 17/06/201374,065 mi+4,022 mi
- 17/06/201374,065 mi
- 28/06/201478,626 mi+4,561 mi
- 01/07/201582,719 mi+4,093 mi
- 01/07/201582,719 mi
- 12/07/201686,646 mi+3,927 mi
- 10/07/201789,172 mi+2,526 mi
- 12/07/201789,173 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/201892,992 mi+3,819 mi
- 10/07/201892,992 mi
- 10/08/2022117,023 mi+24,031 mi
Average of roughly 6,287 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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