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17 AJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,969 mi
Last recorded73,969 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 AJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 73,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 72,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 70,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 70,707 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,528 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s/r exhaust clamp cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,713 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear handbrake cables corroded and casings split

Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear handbrake cables corroded and casings split

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,805 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,084 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r oter seat belt stalk broken and sticking working at time of test

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r coil spring rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,702 miles

o/s/r seat belt stalk button sticking

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,856 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,176 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,587 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 3m/m and worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,677 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 25 Jul 2012 25,370 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,055 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 16,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,578 miles

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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17 AJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 17 AJ, 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 17 AJ registered?

17 AJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is 17 AJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 AJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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