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861 GNU

2007 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,407 mi
Last recorded141,407 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml88,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration861 GNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 141,407 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))

underguards front,center and rear

vehicle freshly undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,291 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,881 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 12 Oct 2022 137,789 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underguards fitted to front and rear of car

Pass 13 Oct 2021 136,599 miles

under guards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,402 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 135,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under guards fitted to front ,both sides and rear

Fail 9 Sep 2019 133,063 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under guards fitted to front ,both sides and rear

Pass 10 Sep 2018 129,054 miles

covers fitted to front and sides of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 116,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,157 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 102,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,201 miles

the osf tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,944 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,976 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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861 GNU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 861 GNU, 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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What year was 861 GNU registered?

861 GNU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 August 2007.

Is 861 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 861 GNU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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