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23 KL

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

139,206 mi
Last recorded139,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 KL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 139,206 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 135,577 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 132,574 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 132,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 129,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 125,551 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 123,252 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 123,252 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,094 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 115,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,722 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,722 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounts (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 110,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 109,207 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 107,510 miles

rear discs corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2013 107,510 miles

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

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear discs corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,514 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded. rear brake discs pitted & worn. both front tyres worn (2 - 2.5mm). both front track rod ends worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,140 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 90,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,829 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,018 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,376 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,376 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,414 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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23 KL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 91,237 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-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 23 KL, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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23 KL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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