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AO55 HFL

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,636 mi
Last recorded137,636 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 137,636 miles

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

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

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

brake discs surface rust

Fail 4 Jan 2017 137,636 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs surface rust

Fail 13 Nov 2015 137,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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nial o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 128,884 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 128,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 115,228 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 115,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 92,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,515 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AO55 HFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AO55 HFL, 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 AO55 HFL registered?

AO55 HFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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