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AU05 LUP

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,343 mi
Last recorded114,343 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,343 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 114,343 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,417 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 103,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,977 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 91,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,242 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,461 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,461 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,529 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 21,527 miles

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

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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AU05 LUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel 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 AU05 LUP, 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 AU05 LUP registered?

AU05 LUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is AU05 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LUP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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