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A2 KXN

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,017 mi
Last recorded78,017 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,017 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion to all components and underneath vehicle

eml on

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 18 Dec 2017 77,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake pipes covered in grease

corrosion to all components and underneath vehicle

eml on

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,009 miles

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

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

general corrosion noticed and adviced

oil leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2015 76,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

general corrosion noticed and adviced

oil leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,151 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,136 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 64,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,108 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,742 miles

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)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,580 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,914 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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A2 KXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A2 KXN, 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 A2 KXN registered?

A2 KXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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