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AL56 DAD

2010 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,267 mi
Last recorded181,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml79,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 181,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 174,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 174,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 162,606 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 155,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 151,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 147,274 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 144,075 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 188,073 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 136,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,462 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 106,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,479 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,019 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,647 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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AL56 DAD is a 2010 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 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 79,868 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 AL56 DAD, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AL56 DAD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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