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A1 CXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,688 mi
Last recorded94,688 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,688 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pad warning light on

injector not correctly seated

Fail 8 Nov 2016 93,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering wheel insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

injector not correctly seated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 74,461 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 55,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

brake pipes throughout vehicle showing signs of slight surface corrosion - remedial action advised

Pass 8 Nov 2014 55,552 miles

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

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

brake pipes throughout vehicle showing signs of slight surface corrosion - remedial action advised

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 42,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,578 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 29,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 28,742 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,264 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 27,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 22,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,664 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,488 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,856 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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A1 CXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A1 CXJ, 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 A1 CXJ registered?

A1 CXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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