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AF06 EVN

2006 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,832 mi
Last recorded175,832 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml85,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 EVN
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 175,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit Is 0.70. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting To Perish. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS REPLACING SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Levelling Switches, Ball Joints Worn.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 162,228 miles

Rear level switches for suspension . ball joints slight play .

Fail 5 Oct 2018 162,225 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Greasy. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear level switches for suspension . ball joints slight play .

Pass 20 Oct 2017 149,379 miles

Emissions only just passed. (engine smoking badly)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 149,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emissions only just passed. (engine smoking badly)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,832 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 134,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

left brake light is on emergency light.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 134,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 134,153 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,232 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 118,995 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 118,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,386 miles

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

offside rear door handle missing but still able to open door

Fail 7 Apr 2014 115,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear door handle missing but still able to open door

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,403 miles

all four tyres on 1.8-2.2mm

Fail 29 Apr 2013 100,403 miles

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

all four tyres on 1.8-2.2mm

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,461 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Apr 2010 58,995 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,334 miles

Windsceen slight damage at nearside B zone

Fail 17 Apr 2009 45,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windsceen slight damage at nearside B zone

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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AF06 EVN is a 2006 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 85,567 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 EVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF06 EVN is a 2006 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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