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A5 ETU

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,946 mi
Last recorded147,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 ETU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 147,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 129,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 112,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 112,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front windows tinted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 93,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front windows tinted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,149 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,149 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,729 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 89,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,417 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 59,417 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 44,783 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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A5 ETU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 A5 ETU, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 ETU registered?

A5 ETU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is A5 ETU safe to buy?

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