2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.7L Petrol · FB05 LJF
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 117,917 km. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 117,917 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FB05 LJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 117,917 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FB05 LJF 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-Benz Ml (FB05 LJF) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSR Outer ball joint has excessive lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSR Outer ball joint has excessive lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken OSR Coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FB05 LJF Odometer History
- 26/05/202393,907 km
- 15/05/2024103,617 km+9,710 km
- 23/05/2025110,792 km+7,175 km
- 29/05/2025110,792 km
- 27/05/2026117,917 km+7,125 km
Average of roughly 7,995 km 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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