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961 GMC

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,340 mi
Last recorded44,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration961 GMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 44,340 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 44,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 40,735 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 38,029 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 37,973 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 34,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 30,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 27,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 23,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 19,813 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 15,993 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 13,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 11,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 8,361 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 6,748 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 5,654 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 5,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,404 miles

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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961 GMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 961 GMC, 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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What year was 961 GMC registered?

961 GMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is 961 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 961 GMC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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