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AJ55 OSR

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,338 mi
Last recorded139,338 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 139,338 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure at nearside rear

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2019 139,338 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure at nearside rear

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2018 133,772 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded and muddy

Fail 26 Nov 2018 133,772 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded and muddy

Pass 7 Dec 2017 128,552 miles

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

underside of car covered in mud

Fail 4 Dec 2017 128,549 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

underside of car covered in mud

both front arch liners broken / missing

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,529 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 121,529 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,741 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Front very slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,803 miles

Both front inner wheel arches missing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,812 miles

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning wire on off side front insecure and light on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 79,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning wire on off side front insecure and light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,287 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 67,287 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,056 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 34,045 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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AJ55 OSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AJ55 OSR, 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 AJ55 OSR registered?

AJ55 OSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ55 OSR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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