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AD55 FTY

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,560 mi
Last recorded128,560 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 FTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 128,560 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 118,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,407 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 102,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear exhaust box clamps corroded through/ broken- not blowing

Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,599 miles

Front Brake pad sensor wiring has been by-passed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear ends of the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,671 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps broken but system still supported

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear )(Near fail (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear)(Near fail (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,829 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slight cracking in treads

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,860 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,565 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 38,564 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,505 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,044 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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AD55 FTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black 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 AD55 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

AD55 FTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is AD55 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 FTY 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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