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AF55 DVG

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,878 mi
Last recorded142,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,878 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 139,723 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake travel close to maximum

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 134,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 131,355 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 131,335 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,276 miles

All four jacking points corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 125,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

All four jacking points corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,818 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 112,654 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,533 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 83,533 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 76,306 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap cover insercure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,306 miles

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

fuel filler cap cover insercure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,771 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper split

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,300 miles

Handbrake ratchet missing

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

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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AF55 DVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF55 DVG, 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 AF55 DVG registered?

AF55 DVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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