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AC03 FLY

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,432 mi
Last recorded66,432 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,432 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,512 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Sep 2011 61,267 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 61,267 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,554 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 54,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,419 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 49,417 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,613 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 FLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AC03 FLY, 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 AC03 FLY registered?

AC03 FLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AC03 FLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 FLY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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