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55 EXJ

2010 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,743 mi
Last recorded139,743 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml79,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 EXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 139,743 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,759 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting points on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 104,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Dec 2022 91,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 79,386 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 79,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF/NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic Covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 68,541 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 May 2018 60,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Noise on front suspension requires further investigation

Pass 19 May 2017 53,480 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2016 44,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 37,698 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 29,239 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge.

Pass 1 May 2013 20,334 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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55 EXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 79,868 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 EXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 55 EXJ registered?

55 EXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is 55 EXJ safe to buy?

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