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A3 FJE

2009 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,175 mi
Last recorded172,175 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml81,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 172,175 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 172,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 160,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 148,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,701 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Feb 2021 112,945 miles

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

Glow plug light illuminated

Fail 5 Feb 2021 112,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Glow plug light illuminated

Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,155 miles

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

Glow plug light illuminated

Rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,953 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 99,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (pre 2012 vehicle)

Pass 9 Feb 2018 94,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,294 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,673 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,502 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,298 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 53,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Dec 2013 53,615 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2012 44,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,041 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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A3 FJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A3 FJE, 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 A3 FJE registered?

A3 FJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is A3 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 FJE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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