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AC03 BBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,560 mi
Last recorded117,560 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 117,560 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 117,541 miles

Brake performance not tested both rear near side brake that run front to rear heavy corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both that run front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,113 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,391 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,654 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode on the nearside of vehicle

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,746 miles

rear brake pads around 75% worn

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Aug 2015 98,746 miles

rear wiper blade split

rear brake pads around 75% worn

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,656 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2012 82,587 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,991 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner and rear tyres slightly perished. unable to see front pads.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,639 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,870 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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AC03 BBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC03 BBJ, 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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AC03 BBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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