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AD05 YHL

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,986 mi
Last recorded96,986 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,423 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 65,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 62,421 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,946 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,676 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 56,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,114 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 53,114 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,430 miles

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

No Acceleration Detected.

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

Fail 25 May 2016 51,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both sides. (8.2.2)

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

No Acceleration Detected.

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

Pass 15 May 2015 49,028 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 49,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 46,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 46,309 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 43,911 miles

Both nearside and offside side steps mounting bracket badly corroded

Nearside washer jet not spraying

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

Oil leak

Transmission oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,911 miles

Both nearside and offside side steps mounting bracket badly corroded

Nearside washer jet not spraying

Oil leak

Transmission oil leak from rear differential

Fail 20 May 2013 43,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 37,384 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,209 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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AD05 YHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AD05 YHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 YHL registered?

AD05 YHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AD05 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 YHL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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