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AJ05 JPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,318 mi
Last recorded150,318 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 JPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 150,318 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 150,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 145,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 138,061 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 138,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 133,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 118,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine / sill covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 93,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2017 93,984 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to abs pump large diameter pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to abs pump large diameter pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,117 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 70,524 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 70,488 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,764 miles

All tyres have slight cracking in tread grooves

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 68,656 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 65,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 67,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 64,536 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak in under tray

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 60,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,086 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,420 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,288 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 JPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AJ05 JPY, 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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AJ05 JPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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