2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.7L Petrol · L3 FUB
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.7L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 84,575 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L3 FUB Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 84,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L3 FUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Ml (L3 FUB) between May 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
L3 FUB Mileage History
- 01/05/200839,571 mi
- 24/06/200839,774 mi+203 mi
- 26/06/200948,476 mi+8,702 mi
- 30/06/200948,492 mi+16 mi
- 09/03/201757,022 mi+8,530 mi
- 09/03/201757,022 mi
- 20/04/201868,358 mi+11,336 mi
- 01/05/201973,751 mi+5,393 mi
- 01/05/201973,753 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/202174,816 mi+1,063 mi
- 09/07/202174,828 mi+12 mi
- 15/08/202276,073 mi+1,245 mi
- 26/08/202276,074 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/202377,801 mi+1,727 mi
- 08/10/202584,534 mi+6,733 mi
- 08/10/202584,534 mi
- 07/10/202684,575 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 2,441 miles per year across 17 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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