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FA65 CFO

2016 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,469 mi
Last recorded148,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml66,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 CFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 148,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 129,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,312 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R TAIL LIGHT BROKEN BUT FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL.

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45/20 104y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 97,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/45/20 104y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,715 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,956 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 49,956 miles

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

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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FA65 CFO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 66,345 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 FA65 CFO, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA65 CFO registered?

FA65 CFO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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The MOT history for FA65 CFO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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