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AC05 RHC

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,460 mi
Last recorded162,460 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 RHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 162,460 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))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 162,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2021 158,470 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 158,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 148,075 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 148,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 135,231 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,078 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,857 miles

EMISSIOMS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

LOWER ENGINE COVER IN OIL

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced IMAGE POOR (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 115,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing LINK ARM (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

EMISSIOMS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

LOWER ENGINE COVER IN OIL

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WEARING OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH -SOAKED IN OIL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front TYRE -BADLY DETEROIRATED OUTER WALL

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced IMAGE POOR (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TYRE -BADLY DETEROIRATED

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,787 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 108,787 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 102,845 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 99,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

suspention sensor offside front broken

Pass 18 Jan 2014 96,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 93,457 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 80,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2010 73,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 71,050 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,864 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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AC05 RHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AC05 RHC, 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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AC05 RHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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