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ACZ 878

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,710 mi
Last recorded131,710 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 878
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 131,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 128,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 123,900 miles

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

service brake pedal has a hi amount of travel and it would seem the brakes need adjusting or repair

Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,765 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 116,694 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 113,102 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 110,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 105,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,967 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 87,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,247 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,120 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,266 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 46,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 36,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre very low on tread

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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ACZ 878 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 73.9%.

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 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 ACZ 878, 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

How do I check the history of ACZ 878?

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What year was ACZ 878 registered?

ACZ 878 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is ACZ 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 878 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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