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AE55 YJR

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,757 mi
Last recorded77,757 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 YJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 77,757 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 77,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 74,788 miles

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

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

Offside headlight beam pattern poor

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 71,652 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 71,474 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 71,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,606 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 67,605 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,856 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,462 miles

rear number plate delaminating

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 23,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear number plate delaminating

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,464 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,849 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 15,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,146 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,802 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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AE55 YJR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE55 YJR, 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 AE55 YJR registered?

AE55 YJR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE55 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 YJR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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