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B16 ABX

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ABX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 115,165 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 113,922 miles

A undersealed in the underbody and all suspension components

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,786 miles

A undersealed in the underbody and all suspension components

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 110,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under body covered with seal

Fail 30 May 2023 110,333 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under body covered with seal

Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,179 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2022 108,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2021 107,894 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2020 106,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 104,541 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,360 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 97,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

general oil leaks

rear n/s/ and o/s back seats removed

Pass 6 Mar 2016 85,230 miles

rear brake disc's corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

slight play in front anti roll bar d-bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,508 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Sill trims fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,508 miles

Sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,019 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 76,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,816 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 69,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,627 miles

near side rear tyre on 2 mm

Fail 9 Nov 2007 61,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

near side rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,330 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 52,714 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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B16 ABX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 B16 ABX, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 ABX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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