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AU05 SUH

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,053 mi
Last recorded125,053 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 125,053 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 124,600 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 123,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,971 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 122,948 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 122,146 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 122,133 miles

Central Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) MOUNTING POINTS (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 120,053 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 120,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 122,720 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2017 122,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2016 108,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2016 108,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 101,679 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 101,679 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2014 95,472 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2014 95,472 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 89,199 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,199 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2012 82,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,811 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,073 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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AU05 SUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SUH, 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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AU05 SUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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