2005 Mercedes ML 2.7L Diesel · BL05 VZN
2005 Mercedes ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 117,777 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL05 VZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 117,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL05 VZN 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 (BL05 VZN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BL05 VZN Mileage History
- 04/01/202378,050 mi
- 09/01/202378,055 mi+5 mi
- 30/01/202486,490 mi+8,435 mi
- 21/01/2025101,577 mi+15,087 mi
- 19/01/2026117,777 mi+16,200 mi
Average of roughly 13,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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