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A11 WVO

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,325 mi
Last recorded178,325 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 WVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 178,325 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front jacking point excessively corroded and distorted

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

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements at 16%

Fail 29 Sep 2025 178,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front jacking point excessively corroded and distorted

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

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements at 16%

Pass 2 Oct 2024 172,809 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front vehicle jacking point excessively corroded and distorted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

vehicle has only just met the required parking brake efficiency at 16%

Pass 2 Oct 2023 166,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front vehicle jacking point excessively corroded and distorted

vehicle has only just met the required parking brake efficiency at 18%

Fail 19 Sep 2023 166,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

offside front vehicle jacking point excessively corroded and distorted

Pass 29 Sep 2022 159,264 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 155,224 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 148,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 141,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 138,057 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Jan 2018 129,990 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

parking brake effort low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to failing test (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all 4 tyres worn/wearing unevenly

both front brake discs worn

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Feb 2016 116,924 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 111,177 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 92,163 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,163 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,038 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,707 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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A11 WVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A11 WVO, 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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A11 WVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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