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SF55 WXT

2005 Mercedes Ml

Blue Petrol 3491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,668 mi
Last recorded102,668 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Ml95,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 WXT
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 102,668 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 102,668 miles

Front Position lamp not working N/S AND O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced UTPO 50% (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,563 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 81,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,129 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,117 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone cradle (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp too close to rear fog light (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,767 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 63,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 48,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,429 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2011 39,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 37,966 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,971 miles

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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SF55 WXT is a 2005 Mercedes Ml in Blue with a 3,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 95,503 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 SF55 WXT, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF55 WXT registered?

SF55 WXT is a 2005 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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