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VX05 XED

2005 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,981 mi
Last recorded146,981 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml88,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 146,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 146,545 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 137,797 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 137,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 125,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 118,582 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 118,577 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,804 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,286 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2014 102,260 miles

advise play osr suspension unit advise rear tyres perished advise damage os r bumper taped up

Fail 3 Feb 2014 102,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

advise play osr suspension unit advise rear tyres perished advise damage os r bumper taped up

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,219 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 99,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,109 miles

o/s side repeater lens is cracked but does not show white light

Fail 8 Feb 2012 95,109 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s side repeater lens is cracked but does not show white light

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,548 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,571 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,066 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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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VX05 XED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 88,840 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 VX05 XED, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX05 XED registered?

VX05 XED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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