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A26 CSS

2010 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,922 mi
Last recorded140,922 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml79,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,922 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 140,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 130,463 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes been fitted different way from normal brake pipes

Fail 2 Jun 2023 130,457 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front to rears not cliped fouling on car (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake not cliped insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate bulb lens missing light still works

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

Pass 20 May 2022 115,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 96,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 90,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 86,335 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 76,279 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 68,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 68,197 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,539 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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A26 CSS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A26 CSS, 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 A26 CSS registered?

A26 CSS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is A26 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 CSS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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