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A2 RRJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,770 mi
Last recorded140,770 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 140,770 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 140,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,258 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 138,814 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 138,812 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 136,647 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 136,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,839 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 127,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,273 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 110,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate of 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,665 miles

engine smokes slightly when cold

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2017 91,620 miles

Nearside Rear outer side light inoperative

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 26 May 2016 79,021 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

sill covers fitted

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Pass 20 May 2015 68,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 58,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,688 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A2 RRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 A2 RRJ, 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 A2 RRJ registered?

A2 RRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is A2 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 RRJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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