2005 Mercedes ML 3.0L Diesel · BK55 LLJ
2005 Mercedes ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 132,412 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2987cc
BK55 LLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 132,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BK55 LLJ Mileage History
- 08/01/2024107,838 mi
- 09/01/2024107,838 mi
- 15/01/2025120,923 mi+13,085 mi
- 16/01/2025120,923 mi
- 20/01/2026132,412 mi+11,489 mi
Average of roughly 12,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BK55 LLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Ml (BK55 LLJ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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