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A17 EKW

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,726 mi
Last recorded137,726 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 137,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

under trays & covers fitted to under side of vehicle.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 137,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

under trays & covers fitted to under side of vehicle.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 133,969 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 125,036 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 123,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bothg front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

Center stop light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,491 miles

S R S light stays on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 111,355 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

S R S light stays on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 102,185 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,476 miles

air bag light on

Fail 20 Jan 2010 93,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,368 miles

Vehicle has darkend side windows fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,380 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 77,379 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,002 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,195 miles

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

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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A17 EKW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A17 EKW, 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 26 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 A17 EKW registered?

A17 EKW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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