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ABW 984L

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,267 mi
Last recorded123,267 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 984L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,267 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,012 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 115,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,114 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 86,107 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 85,941 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,692 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 72,678 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 59,042 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,144 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,431 miles

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

both rear most seats not fitted at time of test

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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ABW 984L is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ABW 984L, 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 ABW 984L registered?

ABW 984L is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is ABW 984L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 984L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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