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AE05 XOF

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,779 mi
Last recorded157,779 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 157,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 150,273 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 150,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 148,001 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump noisy

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 144,986 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump noisy

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 21 Nov 2018 139,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 139,090 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gear box ()

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,577 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

transmission leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 115,577 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

transmission leak

Pass 14 Nov 2015 105,317 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both front lower joints close to permissible limit of 3mm (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 105,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-60-17-106- (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both front lower joints close to permissible limit of 3mm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 90,789 miles

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

front discs heavily worn and lipped

some wear and movement both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,062 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,338 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 40,536 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,247 miles

Slight lift in both front bottom swivels

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,376 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,492 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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AE05 XOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE05 XOF, 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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AE05 XOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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