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SF06 HSY

2006 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 2897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,128 mi
Last recorded134,128 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml85,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 HSY
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,897cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 134,128 miles

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

corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,210 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 119,200 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,325 miles

3x brake pads greased

o/s/f cv boot slight weep

Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 98,210 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 82,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 74,799 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,470 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 59,402 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 51,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 51,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 39,248 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)

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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SF06 HSY is a 2006 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 2,897cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 85,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF06 HSY, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF06 HSY is a 2006 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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