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2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 5.0L Petrol · YP55 HYS

YP55 HYS

2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (5.0L, petrol). First registered 19/10/2005. Recorded mileage 140,004 miles. MOT valid until 29/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Year / Origin
2005 · Sheffield
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 29/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
140,004 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
4966cc

YP55 HYS Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
  • 140,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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YP55 HYS Mileage History

  1. 17/10/200832,549 mi
  2. 09/10/200944,184 mi+11,635 mi
  3. 01/11/201057,812 mi+13,628 mi
  4. 15/12/201164,862 mi+7,050 mi
  5. 13/11/201269,351 mi+4,489 mi
  6. 06/11/201375,635 mi+6,284 mi
  7. 11/11/201375,635 mi
  8. 13/11/201480,914 mi+5,279 mi
  9. 21/11/201480,925 mi+11 mi
  10. 06/11/201586,118 mi+5,193 mi
  11. 11/11/201693,195 mi+7,077 mi
  12. 14/11/201799,514 mi+6,319 mi
  13. 15/11/201799,516 mi+2 mi
  14. 04/06/2018101,090 mi+1,574 mi
  15. 27/05/2019108,555 mi+7,465 mi
  16. 28/11/2020115,746 mi+7,191 mi
  17. 04/12/2021117,815 mi+2,069 mi
  18. 31/05/2023130,342 mi+12,527 mi
  19. 29/05/2024132,223 mi+1,881 mi
  20. 31/05/2025133,440 mi+1,217 mi
  21. 18/05/2026140,004 mi+6,564 mi

Average of roughly 6,112 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

YP55 HYS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 15:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Ml (YP55 HYS) between October 2008 and May 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi (2.2.D.2b)”; “Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”.

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