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AE05 XER

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,562 mi
Last recorded101,562 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 101,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 84,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 84,297 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,405 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 59,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 36,408 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 36,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AE05 XER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE05 XER, 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 AE05 XER registered?

AE05 XER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XER shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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