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ML56 XDS
MOTValid
MOT due20 Feb 2027
First reg31 Oct 2006
Mileage124,388 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

19 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 May 2026.

PASSED · 21 Feb 2026
Test date21 Feb 2026
Expiry20 Feb 2027
Test number519675715925
Mileage124,388 mi
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 10 Apr 2025
Test date10 Apr 2025
Expiry25 Apr 2026
Test number116658064308
Mileage123,293 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryEngine & Gear box - Large Under tray fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn - inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease seepage - boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S
AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - Alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - Alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Mid exhaust clamps (Need attention) (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint leaking pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (All of) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Heat shield - Under fuel tank secure, one part needs attention
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake backing plate/covers - Missing O/S & N/S
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake backing plates - O/S & N/S deteriorated
FAILED · 10 Apr 2025
Test date10 Apr 2025
Expiry—
Test number895877562205
Mileage123,293 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryEngine & Gear box - Large Under tray fitted
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn - inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease seepage - boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S
AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - Alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - Alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Mid exhaust clamps (Need attention) (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint leaking pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (All of) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Heat shield - Under fuel tank secure, one part needs attention
AdvisoryFront Inner Brake backing plate/covers - Missing O/S & N/S
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake backing plates - O/S & N/S deteriorated
PASSED · 26 Apr 2024
Test date26 Apr 2024
Expiry25 Apr 2025
Test number729879957931
Mileage113,880 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryHandbrake only just met performance requirements
AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 25 Apr 2024
Test date25 Apr 2024
Expiry—
Test number195075680238
Mileage113,874 mi
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front & centre brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryHandbrake only just met performance requirements
PASSED · 28 Mar 2023
Test date28 Mar 2023
Expiry4 Apr 2024
Test number974197050888
Mileage111,449 mi
FAILED · 28 Mar 2023
Test date28 Mar 2023
Expiry—
Test number375125949870
Mileage111,449 mi
PrsNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2022
Test date16 Mar 2022
Expiry4 Apr 2023
Test number794015998097
Mileage106,484 mi
AdvisoryReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light
FAILED · 15 Mar 2022
Test date15 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number696622920956
Mileage106,484 mi
PrsBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 25 Mar 2021
Test date25 Mar 2021
Expiry4 Apr 2022
Test number733585675285
Mileage101,561 mi
AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative
PASSED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry4 Apr 2021
Test number222842418319
Mileage95,474 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe before joint (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2019
Test date7 Mar 2019
Expiry4 Apr 2020
Test number377474770653
Mileage86,240 mi
Advisoryboth number plate lights slightly dim
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 5 Mar 2019
Test date5 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number682158544582
Mileage86,193 mi
MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth number plate lights slightly dim
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Mar 2018
Test date21 Mar 2018
Expiry4 Apr 2019
Test number663298177933
Mileage69,980 mi
PASSED · 5 Apr 2017
Test date5 Apr 2017
Expiry4 Apr 2018
Test number658622067101
Mileage69,526 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Feb 2016
Test date20 Feb 2016
Expiry23 Feb 2017
Test number313966117814
Mileage68,030 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 19 Feb 2016
Test date19 Feb 2016
Expiry—
Test number443421634340
Mileage68,030 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 23 Feb 2015
Test date23 Feb 2015
Expiry23 Feb 2016
Test number748074555012
Mileage59,813 mi
PASSED · 24 Feb 2014
Test date24 Feb 2014
Expiry23 Feb 2015
Test number606965554082
Mileage49,480 mi
PASSED · 8 Aug 2013
Test date8 Aug 2013
Expiry7 Aug 2014
Test number659140423206
Mileage42,375 mi
PASSED · 15 May 2012
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry14 May 2013
Test number187206232155
Mileage32,792 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
PASSED · 18 Apr 2011
Test date18 Apr 2011
Expiry17 Apr 2012
Test number739568001135
Mileage25,581 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredwipers starting to smear
PASSED · 1 Nov 2010
Test date1 Nov 2010
Expiry31 Oct 2011
Test number102375700335
Mileage23,547 mi
PASSED · 29 Oct 2009
Test date29 Oct 2009
Expiry31 Oct 2010
Test number162112409381
Mileage17,747 mi