CarVerify

Free Car Check

KEN 457

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4266cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,733 mi
Last recorded115,733 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEN 457
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 115,733 miles

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 2 Dec 2024 115,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 113,992 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 113,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,058 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 109,297 miles

heavy underside corrosion on suspension components and chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2020 109,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,292 miles

slight oil leak from transmission pipe

Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,904 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on ABS wiring (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush suggest changing (2.4.G.2)

Offside torsion bar touching bracket

Fail 21 Jun 2017 106,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on ABS wiring (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush suggest changing (2.4.G.2)

Offside torsion bar touching bracket

Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,824 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vheical

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,275 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,304 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2014 100,304 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,638 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear transverse brake pipe and rear of both front-to-rear brake pipes are heavily corroded, considered barely acceptable. Corroded pipes are partially concealed behind trim panels.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,638 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear transverse brake pipe and rear of both front-to-rear brake pipes are heavily corroded, considered barely acceptable. Corroded pipes are partially concealed behind trim panels.

Fail 3 Nov 2012 96,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2012 96,547 miles

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

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

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,856 miles

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

discs scored

drivers window not working

esp light on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,606 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,350 miles

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 73,191 miles

front wipers smeary

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2005 69,335 miles

brake fluid level below max.

left rear door poor closing.

Fail 19 Dec 2005 69,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake fluid level below max.

left rear door poor closing.

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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KEN 457 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 KEN 457, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KEN 457?

You can check the full history of KEN 457 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KEN 457 registered?

KEN 457 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is KEN 457 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEN 457 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KEN 457 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KEN 457. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.