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74 GAL

2007 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,479 mi
Last recorded157,479 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml88,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 GAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 157,479 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 157,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mount bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged Parking (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 143,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 143,465 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 114,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

The vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,506 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Offside Front POSITION LIGHT LIT BUT SLIGHTLY DIM

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

UNDERSEALED FRONT TO BACK

Pass 27 Nov 2021 103,547 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 100,893 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 93,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 78,338 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 78,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,635 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 72,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r n/s/r hand brake cabels rusted

Fail 27 Jul 2015 65,337 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r n/s/r hand brake cabels rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r & n/s/r hand brake cabels are rusted

Fail 17 Nov 2014 59,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r & n/s/r hand brake cabels are rusted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear discs slightly rusty through standing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,236 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,064 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,346 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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74 GAL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 88,126 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 74 GAL, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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74 GAL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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