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A5 THK

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,599 mi
Last recorded120,599 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 THK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 120,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 120,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,980 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 98,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,143 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,089 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 44,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,201 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 38,201 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 32,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,524 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 13,839 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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A5 THK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A5 THK, 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 A5 THK registered?

A5 THK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is A5 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 THK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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