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CF55 AKJ

2005 Mercedes Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,050 mi
Last recorded168,050 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Ml95,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 AKJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 168,050 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2022 168,050 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 155,168 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 155,152 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side under subframe and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 150,404 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 150,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2019 144,135 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2018 139,137 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 133,784 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,657 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 124,450 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 3 Feb 2015 115,984 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,390 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,568 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 98,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,697 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,387 miles

off side front fog lamp lens cracked.

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,471 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 46,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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CF55 AKJ is a 2005 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 95,503 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF55 AKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CF55 AKJ registered?

CF55 AKJ is a 2005 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is CF55 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 AKJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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