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AU05 XAR

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 268cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,515 mi
Last recorded70,515 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine268cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,515 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,661 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 63,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,919 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,833 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,711 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 30,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 181,454 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 181,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

AU05 XAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is AU05 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 XAR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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