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AD59 WDP

2009 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,255 mi
Last recorded169,255 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml81,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 WDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 169,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 162,745 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 162,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 158,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 145,772 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 145,772 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre vary low on 2mm

Fail 27 Jan 2021 136,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre vary low on 2mm

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail at outer edge ()

Pass 24 Sep 2017 76,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,887 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,880 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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AD59 WDP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 81,766 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 AD59 WDP, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD59 WDP registered?

AD59 WDP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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