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AF06 OWN

2009 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,279 mi
Last recorded83,279 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml81,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 OWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 83,279 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 83,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both Rear Handbrake Cables (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,872 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,313 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Oct 2020 47,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,382 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,981 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 35,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 26,474 miles

Covers under the car

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,886 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 20,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,394 miles

front number plate damaged

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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AF06 OWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF06 OWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF06 OWN registered?

AF06 OWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is AF06 OWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 OWN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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