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AJ05 AZF

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,271 mi
Last recorded141,271 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 141,271 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 141,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 135,720 miles

under side corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 132,618 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 132,613 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 130,436 miles

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

hand brake travel

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 9 Jun 2021 128,088 miles

Nearside Front head light dull

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,460 miles

Nearside Front head light dull

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 115,224 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 115,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 110,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 104,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,772 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 91,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2012 81,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 70,714 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 59,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,848 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,466 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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AJ05 AZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ05 AZF, 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 AJ05 AZF registered?

AJ05 AZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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