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A2 DKU

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,534 mi
Last recorded96,534 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 96,533 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,922 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 91,084 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play All around (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 86,868 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 86,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 83,107 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 78,852 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 74,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 71,400 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 69,349 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 67,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 65,111 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,947 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,911 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 33,906 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 32,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,734 miles

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

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

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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A2 DKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A2 DKU, 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 A2 DKU registered?

A2 DKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is A2 DKU safe to buy?

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