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1 HUK

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,042 mi
Last recorded79,042 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 HUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 75,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 71,703 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 71,703 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 May 2023 68,681 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 68,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,112 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 66,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,685 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 62,677 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,287 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,376 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 38,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,100 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 21,098 miles

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

advise both front shocks have slight leak

advise front tracking

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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1 HUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,120 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 1 HUK, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1 HUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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