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AU55 TZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,779 mi
Last recorded172,779 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2018 172,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 162,584 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 152,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 150,977 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 137,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 123,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,031 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 104,381 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,591 miles

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

low effort nearside park brake

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,081 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,969 miles

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

Chip in front windscreen outside of the swept area larger than 40mm in diameter

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,154 miles

Slight rattle from engine/exhaust, may be the kat starting to brake up

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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AU55 TZZ 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 76.9%.

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 AU55 TZZ, 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 AU55 TZZ registered?

AU55 TZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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