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A8 CGE

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,441 mi
Last recorded88,441 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 88,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 86,518 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 86,474 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 84,861 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,506 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake weak both sides

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,806 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,981 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,915 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,403 miles

low parking brake performance pass

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,057 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,269 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 19,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,302 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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A8 CGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A8 CGE, 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 A8 CGE registered?

A8 CGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is A8 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CGE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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