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A3 ONS

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,152 mi
Last recorded94,152 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ONS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 94,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,463 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,354 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,337 miles

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

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

steering pipes adrift,number plate lamination poor,headlight patern poor, signs of o/s/front brake disc been hot.

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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A3 ONS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 A3 ONS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 ONS registered?

A3 ONS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is A3 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ONS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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