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DK55 GKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 GKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 135,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 126,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,269 miles

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))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 115,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 109,799 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,808 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 105,808 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,437 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres very close to legal limits. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2013 72,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,774 miles

o/s/r disc scored

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,369 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2012 53,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,084 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 42,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,667 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,435 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)

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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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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