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A1 TVA

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,573 mi
Last recorded133,573 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 TVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 133,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 133,558 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

coil light illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2024 131,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 131,642 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

injector chuffing noise

Pass 12 Oct 2023 129,828 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 127,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 124,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,208 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,755 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 112,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 106,352 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,482 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f wiper blade split

slight seepage of grease coming from n/s/f cv boot

Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f wiper blade split

slight seepage of grease coming from n/s/f cv boot

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,082 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 2 Apr 2015 79,469 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,469 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,336 miles

front tyres worn low inner edges

rear a/r/b mounts worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,651 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,688 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 52,688 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,650 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2008 28,790 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

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A1 TVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 A1 TVA, 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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A1 TVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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