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AG55 GXE

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 GXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,687 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 147,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 144,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays and covers fitted obscuring testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 144,325 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays and covers fitted obscuring testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 138,278 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Fail 26 Jul 2021 138,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2020 132,601 miles

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

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

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

minor chips in windscreen

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 24 Jul 2020 132,597 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

minor chips in windscreen

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2019 124,324 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute mirror (4.4.4 (a))

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

minor screen chips

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,301 miles

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

minor screen chips ;

rear tyres getting low on tread ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,351 miles

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

slight oil leak ??

Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,381 miles

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

front tyres getting low on tread ;

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,643 miles

nsr tyre worn to 3mm in places

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,583 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,979 miles

Aux belt slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

coolant level light is on level seems ok

front wiper blades smear slightly

rear wiper blade deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,928 miles

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

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

Aux belt slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

coolant level light is on level seems ok

front wiper blades smear slightly

rear wiper blade deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,237 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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2011 64,237 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,934 miles

windscreen damaged non testable area

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,011 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,694 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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AG55 GXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AG55 GXE, 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 AG55 GXE registered?

AG55 GXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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