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A12 XVV

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,328 mi
Last recorded161,328 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 161,328 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 159,926 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 151,633 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 149,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 145,718 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 140,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 118,345 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbing

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 108,532 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,998 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 82,927 miles

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

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

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

o/s brake light dim

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,927 miles

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

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

o/s brake light dim

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,904 miles

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

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

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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A12 XVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A12 XVV, 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 A12 XVV registered?

A12 XVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is A12 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 XVV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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