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AD55 FSO

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,566 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 76,804 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 76,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges and feathering. (4.1.E.1)

front number plate plinth.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,401 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges and feathering. (4.1.E.1)

front number plate plinth.

Pass 27 May 2016 42,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 39,920 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 37,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Fail 11 Jun 2013 35,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Pass 31 May 2012 32,992 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,276 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,592 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 22,592 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,911 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking fluid

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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AD55 FSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AD55 FSO, 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 AD55 FSO registered?

AD55 FSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is AD55 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 FSO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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