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AE56 AWP

2006 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,230 mi
Last recorded165,230 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml87,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 AWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 165,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 158,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 158,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 156,630 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not clipped position (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 156,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not clipped position (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 150,668 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 142,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 142,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 133,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,428 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,072 miles

Front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2017 106,072 miles

Front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,891 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,513 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,496 miles

creaking from nearside rear suspension possibl ball joint of rose bush

puncture to nearside rear tyre

slight pulseing to nearside rear side light

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,282 miles

creaking noise from nearside rear lower ball joint

slight lighting fault flickering to nearside rear light unit

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,143 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,464 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 36,434 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,946 miles

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

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

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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AE56 AWP 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 72.7%.

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 AE56 AWP, 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 AE56 AWP registered?

AE56 AWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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