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A19 CHV

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,582 mi
Last recorded180,582 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 CHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 180,582 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Detected under bonnet / engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 172,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 163,915 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 163,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside bonnet catch not working

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 161,240 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 161,232 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 158,987 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 156,176 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 153,714 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 153,696 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,145 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 139,081 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 127,829 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 127,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,855 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 113,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 102,691 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,388 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 94,366 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,703 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,576 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 76,572 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,712 miles

both rear side windows have been tinted

Fail 3 Sep 2010 63,719 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,526 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 54,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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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A19 CHV 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 A19 CHV, 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 A19 CHV registered?

A19 CHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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The MOT history for A19 CHV shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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