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AO59 ECF

2009 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,814 mi
Last recorded120,814 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml81,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ECF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 120,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 119,952 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,065 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,934 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 99,034 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 89,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,094 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,095 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,304 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 67,304 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,386 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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AO59 ECF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO59 ECF, 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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AO59 ECF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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