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AA54 BOB

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,229 mi
Last recorded119,229 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 119,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,590 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 117,441 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 115,227 miles

slight oi leak

Fail 9 Nov 2022 115,218 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable broken (1.1.6 (c))

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

slight oi leak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 113,470 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,672 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,289 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 104,180 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 99,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,928 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,354 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 80,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 70,381 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,561 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,808 miles

n/s/front tyre sidewall slight damage

rear wiper blade torn

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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AA54 BOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA54 BOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA54 BOB registered?

AA54 BOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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