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FXN 1

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests40 (32 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXN 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

32 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 94,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 139,962 miles

rear springs rusted

Pass 4 Jun 2025 93,105 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 135,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front tyre worn low edges on limit

Pass 14 Jun 2024 92,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 128,440 miles

Front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive chain tensioner washers leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

TPM Light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 91,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive chain tensioner washers leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

TPM Light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,977 miles

Front Tyres Edges Worn Low

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Under-tray Fitted - Damp

Pass 6 Sep 2019 89,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,210 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,286 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 85,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2018 85,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play at n/s/f strut gland

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 82,481 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 75,879 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 75,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tear on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 53,836 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 39,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2013 39,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2012 32,272 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 32,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise front number plate cracked.

advise front wiper smearing slight.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,318 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,020 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 27,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise air bag light on.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,871 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn and scored

Pass 25 May 2010 20,473 miles

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

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

advise air bag light on.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,573 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 16,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FXN 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FXN 1, 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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FXN 1 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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