2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · A8 JDO
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 140,571 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A8 JDO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2025
- 140,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A8 JDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Ml (A8 JDO) between February 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Rear subframe corroded, seriously weakened & holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded & holed, pl”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded & holed, p”.
A8 JDO Mileage History
- 03/02/2022134,123 mi
- 23/05/2023138,405 mi+4,282 mi
- 19/10/2023138,406 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/2025140,571 mi+2,165 mi
Average of roughly 1,936 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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