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AF57 VXV

2007 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,210 mi
Last recorded180,210 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml88,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 180,210 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 171,960 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 171,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 20 May 2024 164,174 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 164,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 156,674 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded and collapsed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded and collapsed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 156,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded and collapsed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded and collapsed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 148,146 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged bald/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 132,611 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 132,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 132,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,331 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2019 125,329 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2018 112,942 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 112,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2012 71,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,512 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,573 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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AF57 VXV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 88,126 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 AF57 VXV, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 VXV registered?

AF57 VXV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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