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AV55 EWL

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,693 mi
Last recorded128,693 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 128,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 124,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 124,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 119,874 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,178 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 114,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 110,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,528 miles

Screw in near side rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,004 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 92,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 88,400 miles

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

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

Poly V velt perished

Rear tyres have surface cracks in tread

Rear wiper has no blade left

Wipers smear

Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,188 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 5 Oct 2011 64,645 miles

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

brake pedal rubber wearing

cut in nearside front tyre

washer jets poor in operation

Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,645 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

brake pedal rubber wearing

cut in nearside front tyre

washer jets poor in operation

Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures c overs fitted

pedal rubber is starting to wear

stop lamps inop substatute lamps on

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,311 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)

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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AV55 EWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AV55 EWL, 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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AV55 EWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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