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8378BYC56

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

120,223 mi
Last recorded120,223 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8378BYC56
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 120,223 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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8378BYC56 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 88,840 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 8378BYC56, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8378BYC56 registered?

8378BYC56 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is 8378BYC56 safe to buy?

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