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AP54 SXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,333 mi
Last recorded130,333 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 130,333 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 5 Feb 2019 130,325 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 31 Jan 2018 127,424 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 123,821 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,450 miles

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 113,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff. oil leak.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 96,210 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff. oil leak.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,668 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,357 miles

1.Unable to see condition of front brake linings

2.Rear brake linings approx.4mm left

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,227 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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AP54 SXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AP54 SXF, 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 AP54 SXF registered?

AP54 SXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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