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V66 VAS

2005 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,911 mi
Last recorded154,911 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Ml95,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 VAS
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 154,911 miles

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

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

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

corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 11 Dec 2024 149,050 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake may need adjustment or inspection as it has only just met requirements

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 22 Nov 2023 144,487 miles

Nearside slight leak power steering rack area

Offside slightly low effort from handbrake

Pass 21 Dec 2022 138,397 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 133,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 130,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 130,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,407 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 104,985 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,216 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% obscured by tape (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside mirror unit covered in tape obscuring the view to the rear

Oil leak undertray covered in oil ()

Fail 28 May 2017 100,163 miles

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

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

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% obscured by tape (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside mirror unit covered in tape obscuring the view to the rear

Oil leak undertray covered in oil ()

Pass 16 May 2016 93,441 miles

oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 82,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,551 miles

slight wear front tyres inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,129 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,040 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,398 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,044 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 13,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V66 VAS is a 2005 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V66 VAS, 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 V66 VAS registered?

V66 VAS is a 2005 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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