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A18 UTU

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,300 mi
Last recorded143,300 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 143,300 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 143,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 137,930 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 129,658 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 129,658 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,007 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,346 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 114,344 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 102,815 miles

front and rear brake pads low

lift in both lower swivels

Fail 12 Sep 2011 102,815 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front and rear brake pads low

lift in both lower swivels

Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,674 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 88,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 73,982 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,228 miles

the front bumper on the ns is cracked and has sharp edges and the fog lamp is missing

the front tyres have a slight scrub on the inner edges

the headlamp patton is flat

Fail 8 Jun 2007 51,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

the front bumper on the ns is cracked and has sharp edges and the fog lamp is missing

the front tyres have a slight scrub on the inner edges

the headlamp patton is flat

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,905 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 38,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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A18 UTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 A18 UTU, 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 A18 UTU registered?

A18 UTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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