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A8 YAU

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,926 mi
Last recorded55,926 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 55,926 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 53,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 52,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,527 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 51,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,432 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-level lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,675 miles

High-level stop-light not working.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,794 miles

High-level stop-light not working.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,009 miles

High-level stop-light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,696 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,247 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 26,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,402 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 22,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,258 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,709 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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A8 YAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A8 YAU, 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 A8 YAU registered?

A8 YAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is A8 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 YAU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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