2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · DF55 YVB
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 120,616 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF55 YVB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2021
- 120,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF55 YVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Ml (DF55 YVB) between October 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2021 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
DF55 YVB Mileage History
- 28/10/2021120,297 mi
- 26/11/2021120,616 mi+319 mi
Average of roughly 4,014 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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