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AP05 FVS

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,605 mi
Last recorded153,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 153,605 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 150,821 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 143,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 126,880 miles

Central Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 117,875 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 117,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,700 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 107,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 103,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 100,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,207 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,583 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 84,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,387 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,089 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,560 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 54,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,052 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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AP05 FVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 AP05 FVS, 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 AP05 FVS registered?

AP05 FVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 FVS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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