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AES 226T

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,234 mi
Last recorded158,234 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 226T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2012 158,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 158,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 148,312 miles

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

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

baby seats fitted to rear seatbelts

both front tyres on limit raised tread on edges

brake pipes corroding

front washers weak

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 137,115 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

brake pipes corroding

horn weak

Fail 12 Nov 2009 136,576 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

parking brake has long travel

Pass 25 Nov 2008 126,313 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 126,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 111,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 102,176 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode. †plastic shielding covering testable items.

poly-vee belt loose (self tensioning). †o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge. †n/s/r lower ball joint slight movement. †rear brake discs starting to corrode. †

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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AES 226T is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AES 226T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AES 226T?

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What year was AES 226T registered?

AES 226T is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is AES 226T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 226T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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