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LF07 FNJ

2007 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,641 mi
Last recorded154,641 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes Ml92,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 FNJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 154,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 154,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 151,779 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 151,483 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50 v 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2023 136,461 miles

Cannot fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre prop shaft mount has slight movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaiter has build up of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe going into flexi is showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables showing signs of rubbing through in support guides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 136,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Cannot fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre prop shaft mount has slight movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaiter has build up of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe going into flexi is showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables showing signs of rubbing through in support guides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 128,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 119,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 119,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,679 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 114,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,121 miles

Parking brake travel has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Jun 2019 107,118 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake travel has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,344 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 87,268 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 77,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,042 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 54,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel hose slight distorted connected with fuel filter

power steering belt split and perished

Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,047 miles

fuel hose slight distorted connected with fuel filter

power steering belt split and perished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,657 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 34,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,839 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,310 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 29,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,271 miles

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

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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LF07 FNJ is a 2007 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 92,579 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 LF07 FNJ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF07 FNJ is a 2007 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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