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AU05 NSN

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,869 mi
Last recorded129,869 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 129,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 121,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 121,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front pads ok (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 112,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 56,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 NSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

AU05 NSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is AU05 NSN safe to buy?

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