2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.7L Petrol · EK05 HVT
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.7L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 167,766 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK05 HVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2022
- 167,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK05 HVT 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 (EK05 HVT) between February 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2022 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EK05 HVT Mileage History
- 07/02/2022166,483 mi
- 09/02/2022166,483 mi
- 03/08/2022167,766 mi+1,283 mi
- 08/08/2022167,766 mi
Average of roughly 2,573 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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