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FT57 AEZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,168 mi
Last recorded158,168 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml86,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 AEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 158,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 154,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Front & Rear both side Lower bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 154,121 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Front & Rear both side Lower bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 149,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 149,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 146,574 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive was leaking from filler cap as not secured possible other leaks too (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges

nsr upper stop light inop (replaced bulb still not working)

under body corroded and suspension components

Fail 10 Aug 2021 146,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive was leaking from filler cap as not secured possible other leaks too (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges

nsr upper stop light inop (replaced bulb still not working)

under body corroded and suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2020 142,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 142,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,260 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 142,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 141,302 miles

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

both handbrake outer casings in poor condition

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2017 128,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear too flexys (3.6.B.2c)

both handbrake outer cables in poor condition

rear handbrake shoes getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,444 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,832 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FT57 AEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 86,046 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 FT57 AEZ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT57 AEZ registered?

FT57 AEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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