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EK09 VAF

2009 Mercedes Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,865 mi
Last recorded148,865 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Ml77,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 VAF
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 148,865 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 148,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 132,679 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 132,679 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,883 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front/Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,279 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,467 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,726 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,926 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,857 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 31,504 miles

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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EK09 VAF is a 2009 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 77,323 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 EK09 VAF, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK09 VAF registered?

EK09 VAF is a 2009 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is EK09 VAF safe to buy?

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