MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear light lenz has small hole
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
service light on
slight oil leak
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Required soon ()
Rear Hand brake effieciency low and border line for the mot
Slight black smoke when revved
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both outer bushes on wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear down n/s at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre valve leaking when moved
Accelerator pedal loose
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
rear silencer mount
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack End (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Accelerator Pedal Loose
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres very close to legal limits. (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
o/s/r disc scored
o/s/r disc scored
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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DK55 GKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DK55 GKE, 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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DK55 GKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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