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VE54 GAS

2006 Mercedes Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,701 mi
Last recorded174,701 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Ml85,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GAS
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 174,701 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 170,976 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 170,809 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 158,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 146,650 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 132,598 miles

all under body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,859 miles

All 4 tyre's at 3mm and out of shape 255/50R19

Fail 22 Mar 2018 123,859 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

All 4 tyre's at 3mm and out of shape 255/50R19

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,709 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGE N/S OF VEHICLE

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened 1 STRAND HAND BRAKE CABLE (3.5.1b)

SPLIT REAR WIPER BLADE

Fail 24 Mar 2017 113,551 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BODYWORK DAMAGE N/S OF VEHICLE

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened 1 STRAND HAND BRAKE CABLE (3.5.1b)

SPLIT REAR WIPER BLADE

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,972 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,088 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,959 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 56,877 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

srs light on

Pass 29 Aug 2011 48,860 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,234 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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VE54 GAS is a 2006 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 85,567 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE54 GAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE54 GAS registered?

VE54 GAS is a 2006 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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