2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · DA05 GCV

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status based on the August 2022 pass at 185,956 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable given the absence of recorded defects across its recent tests. The most recent examination on 5 August 2022 returned a clean pass with no advisories or failures logged. This indicates the ML was structurally and mechanically acceptable at that point, though the test is now nearly four years old relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. Mileage progression shows light annual use for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,855 miles per year against the 185,956 miles recorded. The gap between the July 2021 test at 178,288 miles and the August 2022 test at 185,956 miles reflects only 7,668 miles covered in thirteen months. The record is sparse, with just four entries and no defects ever noted, which limits insight into consumable wear or hidden corrosion. The July 2022 failure at 185,954 miles and the July 2021 failure at 178,279 miles both list no defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structural integrity given the vehicle's age and the stale test data. Prior owners kept the recorded history clean, but the four-year lapse since the last MOT means active roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from this record alone. Verify current tyre tread, exhaust emissions, and corrosion levels before purchase.