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A17 YOM

2009 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,415 mi
Last recorded124,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml81,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 124,415 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted advise remove clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 124,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted advise remove clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on pads ok suspect offside wiring been taped/damage

hand brake cables been covered signs of corrosion/wear to casing

Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,028 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 112,641 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake pads warning light on but pads ok

Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody corrosion on suspension and brake components

Fail 27 Jun 2023 106,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody corrosion on suspension and brake components

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,865 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess O/S/R and N/S/R parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 94,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 85,275 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,217 miles

slightly oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,752 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 64,439 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 64,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside brake light in back up mode

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,855 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,726 miles

both handbrake cable outer casings damaged/corroded and splitting

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both handbrake cable outer casings damaged/corroded and splitting

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,525 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,525 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,532 miles

both rear sections of handbrake cables outer sections splitting and corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 43,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear sections of handbrake cables outer sections splitting and corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,660 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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A17 YOM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 81,766 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 YOM, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 YOM registered?

A17 YOM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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