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OU56 XLM

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,217 mi
Last recorded191,217 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 191,217 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 186,225 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 180,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 167,896 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 161,894 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 161,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 149,382 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 135,011 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 134,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 122,730 miles

Advise:engine oil level requires topping up

Advise:n/s/r solid brake pipe corroding above plastic cover n/s of fuel tank(marked)

Advise:o/s/r solid brake pipe corroding where it comes out of flexi pipe

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 122,697 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Advise:engine oil level requires topping up

Advise:n/s/r solid brake pipe corroding above plastic cover n/s of fuel tank(marked)

Advise:o/s/r solid brake pipe corroding where it comes out of flexi pipe

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 114,674 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 101,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,352 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake cable outter cover split

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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OU56 XLM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 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 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 87,958 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 OU56 XLM, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU56 XLM registered?

OU56 XLM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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