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A17 GCB

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,345 mi
Last recorded116,345 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 116,345 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 109,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 103,056 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 103,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,899 miles

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

Rear Underneath corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,625 miles

both front wipers slightly starting smear

Fail 3 Aug 2021 91,625 miles

both front wipers slightly starting smear

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 89,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,742 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 86,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,617 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,552 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [above fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,843 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,962 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 63,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 52,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,551 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,549 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 31,839 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,839 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 22,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2009 14,908 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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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A17 GCB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 GCB, 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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A17 GCB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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